The FCC voted on Thursday to roll back the rules regarding net neutrality put in place in 2015 under President Obama. The vote split along party lines with the two Democratic members – Jessica Rosenworcel and Mignon Clyburn – voting no while the Republican members – Michael O’ Rielly and Brendan Carr along with Chairman…
In a deal valued at more than $52 billion, Disney is buying a large portion of 21st Century Fox – including film and television studios, cable and international TV businesses. According to CBS News, “21st Century Fox will separate the Fox Broadcasting network and stations, Fox News Channel, Fox Business Network, FS1, FS2 and Big Ten…
The Local Radio Freedom Act now has more than 50% support in the House of Representatives with 220 cosponsors after five additional reps signed on. The resolution opposes “any new performance fee, tax, royalty or other charge” on local broadcast stations. Signed on from Georgia are: Rick Allen Sanford Bishop Earl “Buddy” Carter Tom Graves…