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APTS

Public Broadcasters Applaud $40M Funding Increase Vote

By Tom Butts published

APTS says subcommittee recommendation restores ‘$100M in lost purchasing power'

Regulatory and Standards
U.S. Capitol

NAB Applauds House Passage of Legislation to Protect Journalists

By TVT Staff published

The PRESS Act would establish protections for reporters at the federal level against having to reveal their confidential sources except in cases of national security

Regulatory and Standards
newsrooms

Journalism Competition and Preservation Act Introduced in Congress

By Michael Balderston published

Would give local news broadcasters to collectively negotiate with online platforms

Regulatory and Standards
U.S. Capitol

Congress Preps Bill to Support Smaller News Orgs Against Big Tech

By Michael Balderston published

Would make it easier for news organizations to negotiate with the likes of Facebook, Google

Regulatory and Standards
LiveU FedNet Senate Chamber

LiveU Matrix Eases FedNet's Sharing of US Capitol Proceedings

By Michael Balderston published

IP management and distribution platform has helped make live feeds easily available for broadcasters

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NAB

NAB Unveils Broadcasters’ Policy Agenda for New Congress

By Michael Balderston last updated

Broadcast ownership, spectrum issues and increasing diversity in broadcasting among policies NAB will push for with Congress

Regulatory and Standards
U.S. Capitol

Congress Intros Resolution Honoring Capitol Riot Journalists

By Michael Balderston published

Congress seeks to recognize journalists who covered the Jan. 6 insurrection despite dangers

U.S. Capitol

Updated Digital Copyright Act Brought Before Congress

By Michael Balderston published

Sen. Tillis says copyright law has not adapted well to new technological advancements

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U.S. Capitol

New COVID-19 Stimulus Package Expands Broadcaster Support

By Michael Balderston last updated

Congress has expanded broadcasters’ ability to apply for Paycheck Protection Program aid

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video piracy

Illegal Streaming Would Become Felony Under Proposed Bill

By Michael Balderston last updated

Currently, illegal streaming is classified as a misdemeanor

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