- The FCC’s Media Bureau released a Public Notice reminding broadcasters that new foreign government sponsored programming identification requirements take effect
FM Translators and LPFM
This Week in Regulation for Broadcasters: May 18, 2026 to May 22, 2026
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- The language of the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act, which would mandate the inclusion of AM radios in all
This Week in Regulation for Broadcasters: May 11, 2026 to May 15, 2026
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- The FCC announced that it will hold Auction 114, beginning on February 2, 2027, making available 132 channels on which
This Week in Regulation for Broadcasters: April 27, 2026 to May 1, 2026
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- The FCC released a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking proposing its fiscal year 2026 regulatory fees for its regulated entities, including
This Week in Regulation for Broadcasters: April 6, 2026 to April 10, 2026
- The FCC’s Media Bureau released a Memorandum Opinion and Order extending the waiver of the Audible Crawl Rule for another
This Week in Regulation for Broadcasters: March 16, 2026 to March 20, 2026
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- The FCC’s Media Bureau released a Memorandum Opinion and Order granting the transfer of control of TEGNA to Nexstar Media.
This Week in Regulation for Broadcasters: February 23, 2026 to February 27, 2026
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- The FCC’s Media Bureau issued a Public Notice seeking comment on how changes in the sports programming marketplace have impacted
This Week in Regulation for Broadcasters: February 16, 2026 to February 20, 2026
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- FCC Chairman Carr announced the “Pledge America Campaign” which calls on broadcasters to pledge to provide programming promoting civic education,
This Week in Regulation for Broadcasters: February 2, 2026 to February 6, 2026
- Congress reauthorized funding for many government agencies, including the FCC, thus avoiding a prolonged shutdown of these agencies. FCC operations
This Week in Regulation for Broadcasters: January 26, 2026 to January 30, 2026
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- Funding for the FCC’s operations, as well as that of many other government agencies, expired at the end of the