New rules adopted by the FCC will require virtually all license holders to report any ownership interests held by foreign adversaries. The decision, finalized in late January and highlighted in legal alerts this week, impacts a wide range of entities,…
Broadcasters may need to adjust their booking strategies for political candidates following a recent clarification from the FCC regarding the “bona fide news” exemption. In a public notice, the commission stated that appearances by candidates on daytime and late-night talk…
The Federal Communications Commission has tentatively scheduled a vote on new limitations for the upcoming noncommercial educational FM translator filing window. According to the agenda for the February open meeting, the commission plans to propose a cap of ten applications…
A new poll commissioned by the National Association of Broadcasters indicates that a majority of registered voters believe current federal restrictions on broadcast ownership are unfair. The survey, conducted by the firm Fabrizio Ward, found that 58 percent of respondents…
The FCC issued an enforcement advisory Friday reminding licensees that the “reasonable time” standard for uploading political files is strictly interpreted as “immediately” during election windows. The advisory follows a consent decree reached with a small market ownership group in…
The Alliance for Automotive Innovation sent a letter to the Senate Commerce Committee on Sunday arguing that proposed legislation mandating AM receivers in all new vehicles inhibits dashboard modernization. The letter claims that streaming integration and emergency alert apps provide…
The Federal Aviation Administration has finalized a set of rule updates regarding unmanned aircraft systems that are expected to significantly reduce operational costs for owners of vertical real estate. The new guidelines allow for streamlined approval of automated drone inspections…
A powerful winter storm system moving across the central United States has caused significant disruptions to rural communities, including impacts on local radio operations. The combination of heavy snow, ice, and high winds has led to widespread power outages, treacherous…
