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Study: Station Groups Spending Millions Lobbying to Abolish Ownership Caps
By George Winslow published
Nexstar spent $3.2 million lobbying the FCC in 2025 on various issues while Sinclair spent $800,000, according a new report from OpenSecrets

IBCAP Announces $21 Million Lawsuit Against DMTN IPTV
By George Winslow published
Complaint accuses the global pirate streaming service of infringing IBCAP member content rights

Sen. Cruz Announces Hearing on Broadcast Media Ownership Rules
By George Winslow published
Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation hearing set for Feb. 10 will pay particular attention to the rule prohibiting station groups from reaching no more than 39% of TV homes

Survey: Voters Say Broadcast Ownership Cap Is Unfair to Local Stations
By George Winslow published
The NAB released survey data showing that 58% said the current ownership rules are `unfair’ and 38% are more likely to vote for lawmakers who want to eliminate them

Corporation for Public Broadcasting’s Harrison Delivers Final Remarks
By Nick Langan published
For the public media's greater good, CPB needed to dissolve, she said

Congress Approves Funding for Public Broadcasting Emergency, Educational Programs
By Tom Butts published
House minibus package includes $48M for Next Generation Warning system and 'Ready to Learn' grant program

FCC: Stations Airing `Partisan' Talk Shows and Late Night Programs Must Comply with Equal Time Rules
By George Winslow published
Commissioner Gomez called the guidance `an escalation in this FCC’s ongoing campaign to censor and control speech'

NAB, Broadcasters Press FCC to End Ownership Caps
By George Winslow published
NAB, Sinclair, Scripps, Cox, Nexstar, Fox and a coalition of network affiliates filed reply comments rebutting arguments against deregulation by pay TV groups, unions, public interest groups and some smaller broadcasters
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