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MBA, state associations file comments on “modernizing EAS”

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In the Matter of Modernizing of the Nation's Alerting Systems, PS Docket No. 25-224. The Massachusetts Broadcasters Association, in combination with the state broadcasters associations of 49 states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico, filed Joint Reply Comments with the FCC which noted... Read More.

FCC filing deadline extension notices

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Late yesterday the FCC released a number of notices clarifying post-government shutdown filing deadlines. Attached here is the main public notice stating that all filings are due today with several exceptions, including exceptions for broadcast filings in the Licensing and Management System, the Political File, and... Read More.

Karen Holmes Ward announces her plan to retire from WCVB

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Legendary Public Affairs Leader And Community Advocate To Conclude Her Extraordinary Career After More Than Forty Years at WCVB Karen Holmes Ward, WCVB’s longtime Director of Public Affairs and Community Services, as well as host and executive producer of CityLine, announces her plan to retire... Read More.

BMI and the RMLC Settle Rate Court Proceeding

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New York, NY, August 19, 2025. BMI and the Radio Music License Committee (RMLC) today announced a settlement of their rate court proceeding. The new agreement, which is retroactive to January 1, 2022, represents a historic rate increase for BMI that reflects the company’s... Read More.

MBA files testimony re: MA drone legislation

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The Massachusetts Broadcasters Association filed testimony Tuesday, ahead of a hearing on H.3663 An Act relative to the safe operation of drones in the Commonwealth before the Joint Committee on Transportation.  Several groups testified in opposition to the bill, which could severely limit the... Read More.

MBA joins reply comments on FCC Regulatory Fees

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In the Matter of Review of the Commission's Assessment and Collection of Regulatory Fees for Fiscal Year 2025, MD Docket No. 25-190. The Massachusetts Broadcasters Association, in combination with the state broadcasters associations of 48 states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico, filed... Read More.

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The second episode of NASBA's (National Alliance of State Broadcasters Associations) podcast "Broadcast Advocate" debuted April 30 and features Allison Mazzei (KS Assoc. of Broadcasters) and Jordan Walton (MA Broadcasters Assoc.) hosting with National Association of Farm Broadcasting President Jeff Nalley and National Association of... Read More.
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