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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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Congress Votes to Increase Diversity in Media Ownership

By Michael Balderston published

Congress pledges to work with the media on developing solutions to eliminate barriers.

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Production Coalition Urges Congress to Pass Pandemic Risk Insurance

By Michael Balderston published

NAB, NCTA and more have come together to support “essential” legislation

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Comm Coalition Seeking Workforce Development Programs

By Michael Balderston published

Group includes NAB, NATE and more

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State Broadcasters Push for Local Media Aid in Future Relief Bills

By Michael Balderston published

Associations from all 50 states, D.C. and Puerto Rico signed letter

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Media Players Want Pandemic Risk Insurance

By Michael Balderston published

Calls on Congress to help these businesses recover in the event of interruptions

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AT&T: Congress ‘Bowed to Broadcasters’ on Eliminating STELAR

By Michael Balderston published

Says thousands of consumers will likely lose access to local channels.

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Advocate for the Elderly Urges Congress to Renew STELAR

By Tom Butts published

Op-ed in ‘The Hill’ calls on lawmakers to update “arcane” legislation.

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House Passes FCC Process Reform Act

By Susan Ashworth published

In an effort to improve processes at the Federal Communications Commission, the House by voice vote passed the FCC Process Reform Act of 2015, known as H.R. 2583, on Monday.

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Congress Could Split Payments to Broadcasters Over Two Years

By TV Technology Staff published

Thune, Walden explore compensating spectrum moves over longer period of time

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