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FCC’s Merger Review Raises Further Fears About The Future Of Local Journalism

Apr 27, 2023 | Curtis LeGeyt | Add comment

Earlier this week, U.S. Senator Bob Menendez (N.J.) took to the Senate floor to express his concerns over the Federal Communications Commission’s review of the proposed Standard General-Tegna transaction. His is the latest in a chorus of alarm bells sounding over a flawed merger review process that risks undermining both investment in local television stations’ free service to the public and media diversity.

This article was originally posted on blog.nab.org

Business Journalism Regulationcommentary Curtis LeGeyt FCC station trading Tegna-Standard General merger

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