Thank You for Your Membership
KAB 2023 Recap We worked hard on the legislative front in 2023. During the state session, we were successful in passing a bill that allows broadcasters to stream all post season high school activities at no cost (once KSHSAA’s current exclusive agreement has concluded). This is the first bill of its kind in the nation! […]
Senators Urge FCC to Refresh Record on Virtual MVPD Proceeding
On October 19, US Senator Ben Ray Luján (D-NM), along with 19 other Democratic Senators, sent a letter to the FCC on the virtual MVPD (vMVPD) issue, urging them to refresh the record on the 2014 docket looking at whether to categorize video streaming services as MVPDs for purposes of compensating local television stations. As […]
Statement Regarding Marion County Record Search and Seizure
The Kansas Coalition for Open Government condemns the search and seizure of the offices of the Marion County Record and the home of its publisher because authorities entirely ignored First Amendment rights. Making matters worse, law enforcement has refused to explain why the search warrant was issued. Given the publicity surrounding this matter, and that details of […]
National EAS Test on October 4
The FCC just released the attached Public Notice announcing that there will be a national EAS test on October 4. Stations must file any updates to their Form One by September 15, and File their Form Two by October 5. The Form Three will be due by November 20. Click the link to view: FCC […]
KAB Lobbies Congress to Keep AM in Vehicles, Support Virtual MVPD Definition Update
In early June, your KAB visited Washington, D.C., for a second advocacy trip and to attend the NAB and National Alliance of State Broadcasters Associations (NASBA) sponsored Radio’s Road to the Future half-day conference. In attendance were KAB President Allison Mazzei, KAB Chairman Justin Fluke (KNZA Radio Group) and former KAB Board member Kyle Bauer […]
KAB Addresses FCC Reg Fees via Joint Reply Comments
In the Matter of Assessment and Collection of Regulatory Fees for Fiscal Year 2023, MD Docket Nos. 22-301 and 23-159. Your Association, in combination with the state broadcasters associations of all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico, filed joint reply comments supporting the FCC’s efforts to more precisely delineate which agency employees […]
KAB Celebrates KS Media Hall of Fame Grand Opening
The Ribbon Cutting Ceremony and Grand Opening of the Kansas Media Hall of Fame occurred on Friday, May 19 at the William Allen White School of Journalism at the University of Kansas. The KAB and KPA welcomed 55 Hall of Fame inductees for this special occasion. Portraits of the recent inductees will be displayed throughout […]
KAB Encourages Members of Congress to Sign AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act
Advocacy Update from KAB President Allison Mazzei Since our last newsletter, members of Congress have introduced the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act. Leading this legislation in the House are Representatives Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ), Tom Kean Jr. (R-NJ), Rob Menendez (D-NJ), Bruce Westerman (R-AR), and Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (D-WA). In the Senate, Senators Ed Markey […]
KAB to Advocate for AM in Vehicles in Washington, DC; Conducts Strategic Plan
KAB Is Fighting for You Without a doubt, all of us have heard the alarming news about several auto manufacturers deciding to eliminate AM radio from their dashboards. The KAB has been working hard along with the National Alliance of State Broadcasters Associations and the National Association of Farm Broadcasters to devise strategies to protect […]
Stauffer-Flint Hall to be home of Kansas Media Hall of Fame
Stauffer-Flint Hall on the University of Kansas campus will serve as the new home for the Kansas Media Hall of Fame, featuring inductees in the Kansas Newspaper Hall of Fame, Kansas Broadcasters Hall of Fame and Kansas Photojournalism Hall of Fame, effective May 19. Portraits of the recent inductees will be displayed throughout the year […]