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As we reported yesterday, after years of working the halls of Congress, the NAB has secured a majority of House members in support of the Local Radio Freedom Act. The Act is intended to block any new royalty payments imposed on stations.

Without giving a reason President, Trump has withdrawn the nomination of FCC Commissioner Michael O'Rielly to The FCC. O'Rielly has been with the Commission since 2013 and was facing confirmation for another term that would have kept him at the agency through 2024. Here's what we know.

(By Chuck Knight) Why is it that for years, we haven't been able to collectively and effectively take Radio’s success story out to Wall Street, Madison Avenue, Motor City or Main Street?

With 53,260 commercials aired on radio stations all across the country last week, Progressive Insurance moved into the top spot on the Media Monitors chart of top national advertisers.

Entercom LA stations are participating in the month-long text to donate fundraiser benefiting local students and families in need. The funds will support Los Angeles Unified’s 63 Grab & Go Food Centers.

ESPN 690, Jacksonville will become a Florida State Seminoles affiliate station. The Cox Media Group station will broadcast live all football and men’s basketball games for the upcoming 2020-21 season.

iHeartMedia Orlando has launched an online financial resource hub in Orlando. The custom web page lets people explore local financial companies and other resources.

The National Association of Broadcasters and League of Women Voters have launched a voter education PSA Campaign. The campaign will air now to Election Day on November 3.

Imaging company Benztown has added four new voices to its Rock library that will contribute to its many different rock formats. Benztown works with 2,900 affiliates on six continents. Here are the four new talented voices that are now part of the Benztown roster.

Jamie Samuelsen, longtime host at 97.1 The Ticket in Detroit, passed away Saturday evening. Samuelson had been battling colon cancer since January of 2019.