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WASHINGTON, D.C. – The local commercial broadcast television and radio industry contributes $1.24 trillion of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and 2.65 million jobs to the American economy annually, found a new study by Woods & Poole Economics with support from BIA/Kelsey. The analysis, which breaks down broadcasters' influence on the economy of all 50 states and the District of Columbia, concluded that both television and local radio broadcasting's economic impact will continue to grow in the coming years.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – In response to the introduction of legislation today to increase the rates that songwriters are paid when their music is played on local radio stations and other platforms, the following statement can be attributed to NAB Executive Vice President of Communications Dennis Wharton:

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- In response to today's release of a tax reform discussion draft by House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Rep. Dave Camp that includes a proposal to alter the current law that permits businesses to fully deduct their full cost of advertising in the year it is incurred, the following statement can be attributed to NAB Executive Vice President of Communications Dennis Wharton:

The National Association of Broadcasters announced today that local radio and TV stations across America have donated airtime valued at over $35.5 million (up from $26.4 million in December) for NAB's "OK2TALK" mental health public service announcement campaign. This includes more than 293,380 TV and radio airings.

WASHINGTON, DC -- A bipartisan group of eight members of the House of Representatives and one Senator have signed on as co-sponsors of a resolution that opposes "any new performance fee, tax, royalty, or other charge" on local broadcast radio stations. The Local Radio Freedom Act is now currently co-sponsored by a coalition of 202 Members of the House and 13 Senators.

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- In response to the release of a brief today by the Solicitor General asserting that Aereo's technology violates broadcasters' copyrighted works, the following statement can be attributed to NAB Executive Vice President of Communications Dennis Wharton:

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- In response to announcement by FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler that he will circulate a proposal affecting broadcasters' joint sales agreements and shared services agreements, the following statement can be attributed to NAB President and CEO Gordon Smith:

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. 

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