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Election Night Guide 2016 Available

Friday, November 4 by Ed Brouder

Just in time for election night coverage - the facts and figures that your stations need! This 24-page downloadable booklet provides background, state-by-state analysis and lists of major candidates. NHAB wishes to thank Scott Flick... Read More.

Shaheen Expresses Concerns Over Spectrum Auction

Wednesday, June 29 by Ed Brouder

(June 29, 2016) Washington - Two United States Senators have written to the Federal Communications Commission expressing concerns over the television spectrum auction which is currently underway. Senators Jeanne Shaheen of New Hampshire... Read More.

Lowest Unit Charges Take Effect July 30

Wednesday, April 13 by Ed Brouder

During the 45-day period prior to a primary election or party caucus, and the 60-day period prior to the general election, commercial broadcast stations are prohibited from charging any legally qualified candidate for elective office (who does not waive his or her rights) more than the station’s Lowest... Read More.

UPDATE: IPAWS bill signed into law!

Tuesday, March 22 by Ed Brouder

On Monday, April 11, 2016 President Obama signed the “Integrated Public Alert and Warning System Modernization Act of 2015,” which requires FEMA to modernize and implement the Integrated Public... Read More.

New sponsors for Local Freedom Radio Act

Tuesday, March 1 by Ed Brouder

February 29, 2016 - Two additional U.S. Senators and five members of the House of Representatives have signed on as co-sponsors of the Local Radio Freedom Act. They include Sen. Susan Collins (R-ME). Three members of New Hampshire's congressional delegation already support the act: Senator... Read More.

Advocacy update – FCC in the spotlight

Tuesday, October 13 by Ed Brouder

There are a number of ongoing legislative issues facing broadcasters both in Concord and in Washington DC. For our television members we are facing an effort by Federal Communications Commission Chairman Tom Wheeler to end “exclusivity” rules for local broadcasters. The end of these rules... Read More.

Sen. Ayotte and Rep. Guinta record NAB PSAs

Monday, July 20 by Ed Brouder

New Hampshire Senator Kelly Ayotte and Congressman Frank Guinta have recorded Public Service Announcements through the National Association of Broadcasters Congressional PSA Campaign. The NAB has offered this opportunity to our members of Congress for the last 30 years and by airing these spots we... Read More.

Advocating for you in Washington

Wednesday, March 25 by Ed Brouder

In their annual trip to Washington DC, members of the New Hampshire Association of Broadcasters took to Capitol Hill to educate our Congressional delegation about ongoing issues facing radio and television broadcasters in the Granite State. WMUR-TV General Manager Jeff Bartlett discussed retransmission consent negotiations... Read More.

2015 is the year of ‘localism’ for broadcasters

Wednesday, December 10 by Ed Brouder

Never in human history have there been so many choices for entertainment. In 2015, consumers will face an unprecedented number of options when it comes to how they spend their time. Want to listen to music? There’s broadcast radio, internet radio, podcasts, CDs, vinyl(!),... Read More.

Pillsbury Law releases election night guide

Monday, November 3 by Ed Brouder

New Hampshire Association of Broadcasters Washington counsel, the law office of Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman, has released its biennial election night guide for broadcasters. The guide provides a Presidential election fact sheet, 2012 election results along with all of the major races, nationwide. Download the election... Read More.

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