H.Con.Res.12, the Local Radio Freedom Act, has been reintroduced to the 119th congress by Congressman Steve Womack (R-AR) and Congresswoman Kathy Castor (D-FL).
“This resolution declares that Congress should not impose any new performance fee, tax, royalty, or other charges that create economic hardships for locally owned radio stations,” according to Rep. Womak’s website.
The bipartisan bill currently has 113 co-sponsors.
The Atlanta Dream and Gray Media have renewed their partnership for the 2025 season, bringing the WNBA into the homes across the region.
The 2025 season begins on May 16, against the Washington Mystics.
The GAB Radio Talent Institute produces not only opportunities for students to engage with industry professionals, but in the case of Peyton and Tyler Head, find love.
The two Grady students first crossed paths at the GAB RTI in 2018. Tyler, who had also been a GAB intern, proposed to Peyton in 2021 and the two were married in 2023.
Read more about these “Bulldog sweethearts” at the link below!
The Celebration of Service to America Awards are accepting nominations now through March 10, 2025.
Hosted by the NAB Foundation, the event celebrates stations’ commitment to serving their communities day in and day out through food and clothing drives; fundraisers; public safety measures; and investigative stories, among other services.
Winners will be honored at the Celebration of Service to America Awards Gala on June 10, 2025.
Now through March 12, RadioInk is accepting nominations for the Most Influential Women in Radio, “a prestigious recognition, celebrating the exceptional talent, spirit, and contributions of women across all roles of the industry.”
AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act reintroduced in 119th Congress
The GAB joins fellow broadcasters in celebrating the reintroduction of the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act in both the House and the Senate.
Rep. Gus Bilirakis (FL) and House Energy and Commerce Committee Ranking Member Frank Pallone (NJ) reintroduced the act to the House, and are currently joined by 13 additional co-sponsors.
In the Senate, the bill, which was reintroduced by Senators Ed Markey (D-MA) and Ted Cruz (R-TX), has been passed out of Committee and is eligible for a full senate vote. FCC Chairman Brendan Carr applauds the passage of the act, giving special praise to Sen. Markey and Sen. Cruz, who is the Chairman of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee.
The reintroduction of the bill in the House has received praise as well. NAB President, Curtis LeGeyt shares, “The NAB applauds Reps. Bilirakis and Pallone for their continued leadership in ensuring Americans continue to have access to AM radio in every vehicle. We urge swift House passage of this bipartisan legislation to protect this vital local service.”
Stay tuned on further legislative updates as they develop.
