North Carolina Association of Broadcasters

09/08/2026

"For broadcasters, the immediate effect is that the FCC’s broader lowest unit charge interpretation is back in effect while the case proceeds."

The U.S. Supreme Court has temporarily restored the FCC’s expanded interpretation of lowest ad rate charge rules for political advertising, putting a Fourth Circuit ruling on hold as the legal

09/04/2026

The recorded version of this week's FCC EAS Cybersecurity webinar is now available. If you were unable to make the webinar live, please take some time to review the new rules and how best to ensure your station is complying.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PdQ9QenWC7w&feature=youtu.be

09/04/2026

House set to vote on AM Radio For Every Vehicle Act during the week of Sept. 14 in a major step to getting the bill across the finish line.

The AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act is headed for a House floor vote the week of Sept. 14, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-LA) announced on “The Hugh Hewitt

09/03/2026

LUR fight continues as midterm political window opens tomorrow:

Democrats are urging the Supreme Court to reject an emergency bid to restore expanded lowest unit rates before Friday’s general-election window opens. They argue Republican campaign committees suffer no irreparable

09/03/2026

"The NAB is urging stations nationwide to ramp up advocacy efforts. The NAB’s AM Radio Toolkit includes customizable radio spots, social media graphics, scripts and marketing materials."

The AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act may be stuck in congressional traffic until after Election Day. House Speaker Mike Johnson says the highway bill carrying the AM mandate likely

09/02/2026

NAB files comments on several aspects of FCC's NPRM on EAS modernization.

NAB's new FCC comments back software-based EAS, oppose cloud systems, and call a proposed 72-hour repair deadline unrealistic.

09/02/2026

"Regulatory fees must be paid no later than 11:59 PM, Eastern Daylight Time, on September 24, 2026."

As we reported last week, the FCC adopted its Report and Order establishing the annual regulatory fees for Fiscal Year (FY) 2026. Today, the FCC released a Public Notice announcing that those ...

09/01/2026

"Gomez said she does not seek out dissent for its own sake and enjoys the consumer-focused aspects of serving as a commissioner. But she intends to continue speaking out on First Amendment issues if she is given another term."

Anna Gomez may remain at the FCC through 2027 under a carryover provision, but says she hopes President Trump will nominate her for another term. The commission’s lone Democrat says

08/27/2026

Programming consultant Mike McVay doesn't approve of much of the radio industry's mobilization following the death of Dolly Parton, saying "We should be better than this. We have to be better than this."

radioink.com/2026/08/27/mike-mcvay-dollys-passing-exposed-a-weakness-of-todays-radio/

Dolly Parton's passing is sparking widespread loss and grief. It also exposes the weakness of today's radio.

08/27/2026

Station owners, GMs, Engineers, and IT personnel CAN'T miss next week's NASBA/NAB "Complying with New FCC EAS Cybersecurity Rules" webinar!

Register now to reserve your spot:

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