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NAB FCC and Federal Issues

The PAB promotes policies that support the needs of our member stations in both state and federal legislatures. We represent the collective voice of all markets, large and small, in the commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Here you will find relevant links and policy updates from the PAB:

50 State Broadcasters Associations Adopt Resolutions Supporting Local Radio

March 25th, 2025
State broadcasters associations representing all 50 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico adopted two resolutions that support local radio and allow stations to continue serving their communities with emergency alerts, trusted news and local sports.
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Legendary Radio Personality Delilah to Receive Insight Award from Library of American Broadcasting Foundation at the 2025 NAB Show

March 20th, 2025
Washington, D.C.— Legendary syndicated radio personality Delilah will receive the fourth annual Insight Award from the Library of American Broadcasting Foundation (LABF) during the NAB Show Welcome on April 7, in Las Vegas, Nev. The award recognizes Delilah’s trailblazing history of excellence in broadcasting and her profound impact on audiences nationwide.
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Out-of-This-World Broadcast: LIVE from Space at the 2025 NAB Broadcast Engineering and IT (BEIT) Conference at NAB Show

March 19th, 2025
Washington, D.C.— The NAB Broadcast Engineering and IT (BEIT) Conference, part of NAB Show taking place April 5-9 (Exhibits April 6-9), is blasting off with a keynote session that’s literally out of this world! Conference attendees will engage in a live 4K UHD conversation with NASA astronauts aboard the International Space Station , showcasing new…
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Game On: Everything Sports at NAB Show – From Elite Keynotes to Cutting-Edge Tech and Immersive Activations

March 18th, 2025
Washington, D.C.— The 2025 NAB Show is the ultimate destination for sports media, broadcasting and fan engagement. From April 5-9 (Exhibits April 6-9), Las Vegas will be the epicenter of industry-shaping discussions, groundbreaking technology, and interactive experiences redefining how sports are produced, distributed and consumed.
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Senators Introduce Resolution Opposing a New Performance Tax on Local Radio

March 4th, 2025
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today Sens. John Barrasso (R-WY) and Maggie Hassan (D-NH) reintroduced the Local Radio Freedom Act (LRFA), a resolution opposing "any new performance fee, tax, royalty or other charge" on local radio stations. Twenty bipartisan senators have already cosponsored the resolution, signaling strong support for local radio stations in the new Congress.
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