Saturday, August 8, 2026

FCC scraps limit on local TV ownership in win for media conglomerates

In a historic vote on Thursday morning, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) voted along party lines to overturn a key check against the consolidation of the television industry, throwing out a rule that prevented any one company from owning stations that collectively reach more than 39% of all US TV households. 

The vote is a win for television conglomerates that aim to expand their reach across the country, particularly conservative-leaning companies like Sinclair Broadcast Group and Nexstar...

 https://www.theguardian.com/media/2026/aug/06/fcc-overturns-limit-local-tv-ownership


  

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