Fourth Circuit blocks FCC expansion of discounted political ad rates
A divided appeals court set aside FCC guidance that would have extended discounted broadcast rates to some party and joint-fundraising committees.
Broadcasting
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FCC Broadcast Ownership Vote Opens Fight Over Local TV News
The FCC repealed its 39% broadcast ownership cap, making larger deals possible while courts weigh whether the agency had authority to change the rule.
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FCC’s ABC license review reaches an August 5 reply deadline
Replies are due August 5 in the FCC’s early renewal review of eight ABC-owned stations, a procedural step in a broader fight over broadcast oversight.
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FCC delays national FM translator filing window until November
The FCC moved the first nationwide noncommercial FM translator filing window to Nov. 4-17, giving eligible broadcasters more time to prepare.