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MBA submits testimony opposing digital ad taxes

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During a virtual hearing for the Massachusetts Joint Committee on Revenue, the Massachusetts Broadcasters Association filed comments on behalf of its member radio and television stations opposing several bills calling for a tax on digital advertising within the commonwealth.  Any tax on advertising, digital... Read More.

SBAs pen letter supporting local journalism

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State broadcasters associations representing all fifty states, Washington D.C., and Puerto Rico sent a letter to Senate Majority Leader Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and Minority Leader Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-KY) urging the passing of the Local Journalism Sustainability Act (LJSA). The LJSA would provide local... Read More.

MBA builds relationships in Washington

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On the heels of a number of important wins for broadcasters in Washington in 2019, members of the Massachusetts Broadcasters Association took to Capitol Hill last week during the National Association of Broadcasters' annual State Leadership Conference.  Making the trip to DC were MBA... Read More.

Members of MA Congressional delegation record PSAs

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Senator Ed Markey, Congressman Jim McGovern, and Congresswoman Lori Trahan were among 303 members of Congress to participate in this year's National Association of Broadcasters Congressional PSA campaign.  The :30 radio and television spots are now available via Extreme Reach. Senator Markey recorded a PSA... Read More.

MBA advocates for members in Washington DC

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In a busy two day stretch in late February, representatives from Massachusetts radio and television stations took to Capitol Hill to advocate on behalf of all MBA members during the National Association of Broadcasters State Leadership Conference. Making the trip were MBA Chairman and WBZ-TV... Read More.

PIRATE Act introduced in 116th Congress

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Congressmen Paul Tonko (D-NY) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) introduced the PIRATE (Preventing Illegal Radio Abuse Through Enforcement Act) into the 116th Congress late last week. The bill would give the FCC additional enforcement options to combat the prevalence of illegally operating radio stations across the... Read More.

MBA signs onto letter advocating for Music Modernization Act

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The Massachusetts Broadcasters Association joined the other 49 state broadcasters association in a letter asking the Senate to pass the Music Modernization Act (MMA). The bill would include language from the Senate Commerce Committee formalizing Congressional oversight over Department of Justice's review of the antitrust... Read More.

PIRATE Act introduced in House

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On May 8,  Rep. Leonard Lance (R-NJ) introduced the PIRATE Act in the House of Representatives.  While the legislation differs from the original draft legislation, it marks and important step in fighting pirate operators. The bill would: Increase maximum fine for pirate operators to... Read More.

MBA takes to Capitol Hill

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Members of the Massachusetts Broadcasters Association took to Capitol Hill in Washington DC recently to particpate in the National Association of Broadcasters State Leadership Conference. MBA Executive Director Jordan Walton, WCVB-TV President and General Manager Bill Fine, WWLP-TV Vice President and General Manager Bill Pepin,... Read More.
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