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“NAB Applauds Overwhelming Bipartisan House Passage of the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act”

[From NAB] Washington, D.C. – The following statement can be attributed to NAB President and CEO Curtis LeGeyt:

“Today’s decisive House passage of the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act is a significant step forward for the millions of Americans who rely on AM radio for lifesaving emergency information, trusted news and a vital connection to their communities.

America’s broadcasters are deeply grateful to House leadership, lead cosponsors Reps. Bilirakis and Pallone and the overwhelming bipartisan coalition that made today’s vote possible. We look forward to continuing our work with the Senate bill authors and their more than 60 bipartisan cosponsors to advance this critical public safety legislation and send it to the president’s desk.”

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NAB Applauds Planned House Floor Vote on AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act

Washington, D.C. – The following statement can be attributed to NAB President and CEO Curtis LeGeyt:

“America’s broadcasters applaud House Majority Leader Steve Scalise for his announcement to bring the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act to the House floor for a standalone vote the week of Sept. 14. This is an important step forward for legislation that has earned overwhelming bipartisan support in Congress and across the country.

We are grateful to House leadership and lead cosponsors Reps. Bilirakis and Pallone and Sens. Cruz and Markey, along with hundreds of lawmakers from both parties whose persistence and leadership have brought us to this moment.

Our listeners have also made their voices heard loud and clear: AM radio is an indispensable lifeline during emergencies, a trusted source of news and information, and a vital connection for communities nationwide.

Now is the time to finish the job. We urge every member of the House to vote to pass the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act and preserve access to this essential public safety resource in every vehicle.”
[September 3, 2026]

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NAB Applauds FCC Decision to Eliminate Outdated National TV Ownership Cap

Thank you to Brendan Carr and the FCC for voting to eliminate the outdated national TV ownership cap! This action helps level the playing field so local broadcasters can better compete, invest in local journalism and continue serving communities across SD.

[From NAB News] Washington, D.C. – The following statement can be attributed to NAB President and CEO Curtis LeGeyt:

“The FCC’s decision to eliminate the outdated national television ownership cap marks a generational step toward strengthening local stations and ensuring they can compete in today’s media marketplace. We applaud Chairman Carr and the Commission for recognizing that rules adopted decades ago should not constrain local broadcasters’ ability to invest in journalism, innovation and service to their communities. Today the FCC helped level the playing field and strengthen local stations’ ability to deliver the trusted news and emergency information millions of Americans rely on.”

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SD News Watch: SD broadcasters and students attend conference sponsored in part by SDNW

[from South Dakota News Watch: Carson Walker] South Dakota was well represented Friday and Saturday at the annual Midwest Broadcast Journalist Association conference in Saint Paul, Minnesota. More than 20 students and professors from South Dakota State University and the University of South Dakota attended the sessions, including training on investigative reporting that was sponsored by South Dakota News Watch. Both schools also took home numerous awards for their work, as did J.P. Skelly, news director of KORN-AM in Mitchell and Zach Nelson, news director of KCCR-AM in Pierre. Other sponsors included both universities, the South Dakota Broadcasters Association, Riverfront Broadcasting and Gray Media (KDLT-TV, KSFY-TV, KOTA-TV, KEVN-TV and KTIV-TV).

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