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WASHINGTON, DC -- Four members of the House of Representatives have been added as co-sponsors of the Local Radio Freedom Act, a resolution that opposes "any new performance fee, tax, royalty, or other charge" on local broadcast radio stations. The resolution now has 187 co-sponsors in the House of Representatives and 16 in the Senate.

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- In response to the renomination of Jessica Rosenworcel to another five-year term as an FCC Commissioner, the following statement can be attributed to NAB President and CEO Gordon Smith:

WASHINGTON, DC -- Four members of the House of Representatives have been added as co-sponsors of the Local Radio Freedom Act, a resolution that opposes "any new performance fee, tax, royalty, or other charge" on local broadcast radio stations. The resolution now has 191 co-sponsors in the House of Representatives and 16 in the Senate.

The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB), Radio Advertising Bureau (RAB) and Broadcast Education Association (BEA) today announced the first-ever Radio Show Student Scholars Program in which 130 undergraduate and graduate students will be awarded registration scholarships and special access to the 2015 Radio Show, held September 30-October 2 in Atlanta. The program is designed to encourage and prepare students for successful careers in radio.

The 17th annual Celebration of Service to America Awards, produced by the NAB Education Foundation (NABEF), will be held Tuesday, June 16 at the National Building Museum in Washington, D.C. Recognized among the top Washington events, the gala will honor radio and television broadcasters from across the country for exceptional community service.

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- In response to reports that the FCC has voted 3-2 to presume the largest cable companies are "effectively competitive" in each market and therefore allowed to raise cable TV rates without approval from local municipalities, the following statement can be attributed to NAB spokesman Dennis Wharton:

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- In response to a markup this morning by the House Energy & Commerce Committee of FCC process reform legislation, the following statement can be attributed to NAB Executive Vice President of Communications Dennis Wharton:

About WVBA

The West Virginia Broadcasters Association has been representing and serving West Virginia commercial radio and television stations since 1946. We are a member-driven trade association that provides unequaled service and value to stations throughout the state. 

Upcoming Dates

13 Apr
NAB Show
Date 04.13.2024 - 04.17.2024

Las Vegas, NV

The 2024 NAB State Leadership Conference will feature a robust program where broadcasters from all over the United States and Puerto Rico will hear from prominent policymakers and industry leaders, as well as meet with their legislators to discuss key issues affecting the industry. The conference is also a great opportunity to network with fellow broadcasters from across the country.

27 Apr

Morgantown, WV

14 May
5 Nov