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As we've been reporting, there's been a movement in Washington to get more money into the hands of local radio operators, in the next round of federal funding, to help them deal with revenue losses as a result of the pandemic. Now, several music organizations are calling language in the HEROES Act a bailout for Big Radio.

Or maybe they're Zoom calls these days. However your trade organization in Washington is making contact with elected officials, it's paying off. Another eight names have been added to the Local Radio Freedom Act, six more in the House, two in the Senate.

Since mid-March, NRG's Omaha on-air personalities have been working remotely or in separate studios. No studio was occupied with more than one personality at any given time. Now that restrictions are starting to be lifted, NRG's Omaha cluster is bringing back all hosts and staffers.

The elderly population across the country has been the hardest hit by the coronavirus pandemic. In Miami on Friday Spanish Broadcasting System is partnering with Miami-Dade County Commissioner Joe Martinez to deliver sweets to seniors around the city of Miami.

KROQ in LA is the home of a new show debuting Sunday May 17. The English-language show will feature a broad mix of alternative sounds from Latin artists around the world.

Unprecedented times have put a damper on Class of 2020 graduation ceremonies. Colorado Public Radio is offering a stage for the grads.

A sure sign of spring in Richardson, Texas is the annual Wildflower Arts & Music Festival. This years event, scheduled May 15-17, was canceled because of COVID. However, the spirit and music of the festival will come alive on Jack FM (KJKK 100.3).

Starting today Court TV can be found on SiriusXM. Court TV will be on channel 793 using the app on phones, connected devices and online.

The NAB's Crystal Radio Awards recognize stations for their year-round commitment to community service. Of the 10 winners announced Wednesday, Hubbard took home three and Cox grabbed a pair. Here's the full winners list.

Tuesday's monster $3 trillion COVID-19 wish list, which included financial relief for struggling local media outlets, was quickly stamped D.O.A. by Senate Republicans. On Wednesday something happened that has a much better chance of leading to you getting money faster. Here's what you can do to push that along.