Kids of Employees at KAB Member Stations Win KAB Scholarships
The Kansas Association of Broadcasters (KAB) will award thirteen $1,000 scholarships to children of employees at KAB member stations. According to KAB President Allison Mazzei, “KAB Kids scholarships are an important industry benefit – we’re helping our members fund their children’s education.” Those who apply must be a graduating high school senior, who upon graduation […]
Kansas Legislature Passes Bill that Ensures Local Broadcasters Can Stream Post-Season High School Athletics
Topeka, KS- April 27, 2023 This afternoon the Kansas legislature passed a bill (S Sub for HB2138) that will allow local broadcasters to video stream all post-season high school events, regardless of exclusive agreements entered into by the Kansas State High School Activities Association (KSHSAA). The House voted 85-39 and the Senate 30-9. The legislation […]
FCC Extends Due Date for Annual Children’s Programming Reports, February 1 License Renewals, and all online public file uploads
The FCC just issued the Public Notice which is attached, extending the deadlines for all filings that were due to be made next week in the FCC’s LMS or online public file systems. The new deadline is February 28, 2023. This includes TV renewals for New York and New Jersey, Annual Children’s Programming Reports (which […]
KAB Fights for Broadcasters’ Streaming Rights
Yesterday, KAB Chairman and owner of KNZA Radio Group Justin Fluke and KAB President Allison Mazzei testified in the state legislature to fight for broadcasters’ rights to stream post-season high school athletics. Senate Bill (SB 13) was introduced in the Kansas Senate and was heard January 23 in […]
Deadline for Annual EEO Public File Report is Feb. 1
February 1 is the deadline for broadcast stations licensed to communities in Kansas to place their Annual EEO Public File Report in their Public Inspection File and post the report on their station website. In addition, certain of these stations, as detailed below, must submit their two most recent EEO Public File Reports along […]
How the year-end omnibus appropriations package affects broadcasters
In late December, NAB Executive Vice President of Government Relations Shawn Donilon shared the following update on the year-end omnibus appropriations package and outlines it affects broadcasters. “While numerous NAB priorities were deliberated for inclusion up to the final hours of these legislative negotiations, I want to provide an update on three below that were […]
KAB Provides EAS Cybersecurity Joint Comments
In the Matter of Protecting the Nation’s Communications Systems from Cybersecurity Threats, PS Dockets 22-329, 15-94 and 15-91 (filed December 23, 2022). Your Association, in combination with the state broadcasters associations of all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico, filed Joint Comments arguing against the FCC’s proposed imposition of new EAS cybersecurity […]
KAB 2022 Annual Review
Deadline to enter for Pay Your Way 2023 is Dec. 9
For a second year, the Kansas Association of Broadcasters will provide funding for 10 broadcasters to attend the NAB Show in Las Vegas this October! KAB is allotting $2,000 for each person to cover airfare, meeting registration and hotel accommodations. Any expenses beyond this amount will be the responsibility of the broadcaster. Apply Now! To […]
KAB Files Urges FCC to Review Fee Assessment Process
Your KAB has signed 50-state letter asking the FCC to amend its regulatory fees assessment process. State broadcast associations have previously explained that the Commission’s legacy system for allocating regulatory fees is a tool that no longer aligns with how the Commission functions and forces broadcasters to shoulder an excessive share of the fee burden. […]