Latest about Main Studio Rule
FCC Wants to Support Local Journalism by Speeding Up License Renewals
The FCC has adopted a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking that would prioritize license application review for broadcasters that provide locally originated programming
Third Circuit Won't Block FCC Broadcast Dereg
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit has denied a petition from Prometheus Radio Project that it effectively stay the FCC's November vote to deregulate local broadcast ownership.
Main Studio Rule Elimination Takes Effect Jan. 8, 2018
The new FCC rule eliminating a nearly 80-year old requirement that each AM, FM and TV station maintain a main studio in its community of license will take effect Jan. 8, 2018.
Perspectives Range Widely on Main Studio Rule
One in a series of stories about public comments filed with the FCC about whether U.S. broadcasters should still be required to maintain a local main studio.
FCC Sets Comment Deadlines for Main Studio Rule NPRM
Many broadcasters have strong opinions about the potential elimination of the main studio rule, but the deadline to share those thoughts with the FCC is coming up.
Main Studio Debate Gets Heated
When it comes to the impact that the removal of the main studio rule could have on the broadcast industry, comments run the gamut.
MMTC Praises FCC Proposal to End Main Studio Rule
On Thursday the FCC released a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking that would eliminate the Main Studio Rule.
