Business and Law

Money Matters Educational proposed service for Hudson, Fla.

It says its survey shows “clear political consequences” of keeping the cap

The organization argues that ownership limits for community FMs should also be relaxed

It asks for comments on a national cap of 10 applications for most entities

Chairman Carr listed the item on the commission's February agenda

The Christian association suggests a “service-specific” approach to ownership rules

Holy Mother Mary challenged the legal basis of the "major amendment" rule

Commissioner Gomez called it an escalation in campaign "to censor and control speech"

Media artists' labor union says reforms will cost its membership jobs

Connoisseur and others also say radio is in an “existential crisis”

Removing "outdated restrictions" is vital to rescue local stations, association warns

Hopefuls in Texas and Nevada were stymied

Carr questioned about broadcast deregulation, spectrum and the First Amendment

She says these issues must be treated as "a foundational national priority"

Chairman says its actions are empowering local broadcasters

“Woefully” outdated market rules hold radio back, one small group says

The commission cannot view radio as a separate market from digital, the groups argued

Citing listener and revenue drops, NAB says lifting rule will bring in wider audiences

The commission says it’s the largest number of inactive proceedings ever terminated