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FCC: Jan 1. Deadline to Implement Audio Description Rules in DMAs 101-110
By George Winslow published
REGULATORY & STANDARDS Regulator issues a reminder that affected stations must offer audio descriptions of visual elements by the beginning of 2025

Supreme Court To Consider Legality of FCC’s Universal Service Fund
By George Winslow published
REGULATORY AND STANDARDS Will hear an appeal of a 5th Circuit ruling that the FCC’s management of the USF is unconstitutional

FCC Chair Jessica Rosenworcel To Resign
By Tom Butts published
Regulatory and Standards First woman to chair commission will step down Jan. 20

NAB Seeks Delay in Rules Requiring Audio Description of Emergency Alert Graphics, Maps
By George Winslow published
No technical solution exists to translate maps, graphics and other non-textual material into audio, the NAB argued

FCC’s Carr: CBS News Bias Complaint to Be Part of Paramount Deal Review
By George Winslow published
Regulation Trump’s nominee for chair said ‘news distortion complaint’ against ‘60 Minutes’ will ‘likely arise’ in Skydance merger review

Trump Nominates Brendan Carr To Lead FCC
By Tom Butts published
Republican commissioner expected to go after big tech, loosen broadcast ownership rules

FCC to Vote on FM Booster Stations, Caller ID at Nov. 21 Meeting
By George Winslow published
Regulator will also consider submarine cable landing licensing rules and other items

Nexstar CEO Perry Sook Sees Deregulation Opportunities With Trump
By George Winslow published
‘Time is now’ to pursue ownership reforms and push harder for ATSC 3.0, Sook told Wall Street analysts
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