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WASHINGTON, DC -- The National Association of Broadcasters expressed strong support for bipartisan resolutions introduced in the House of Representatives and Senate today opposing "any new performance fee, tax, royalty, or other charge" on local broadcast radio stations. The Local Radio Freedom Act (LRFA) signals Members of Congress's opposition to any potential legislation that would impose new performance royalties on broadcast radio stations for music airplay.

Steven Swartz, president and CEO of Hearst, one of the nation’s largest diversified media, information and services companies, will participate in an executive Q&A during the 2017 NAB Show Opening, Monday, April 24, in Las Vegas. The interview will take place following NAB President and CEO Gordon Smith's "State of the Broadcast Industry" address. The opening event is sponsored by Blackmagic Design.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – In response to the broadcast spectrum incentive auction ending after the end of its current stage, the following statement can be attributed to NAB Executive Vice President of Communications Dennis Wharton:

Renowned journalist and host of “CBS Sunday Morning,” Jane Pauley will emcee the 2017 NAB Show Opening on Monday, April 24 in Las Vegas. NAB Show is the world's largest media and technology convention, encompassing the development, management and delivery of content across all mediums.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The National Association of Broadcasters announced today that Garrett Levin will join NAB as Deputy General Counsel for Intellectual Property Law and Policy on January 30. Levin will report to Rick Kaplan, NAB General Counsel and Executive Vice President, Legal and Regulatory Affairs.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – In response to Rep. Mike Doyle (D-PA) being named Ranking Member of the House Energy & Commerce Subcommittee on Communications & Technology, the following statement can be attributed to NAB President and CEO Gordon Smith:

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The West Virginia Broadcasters Association has been representing and serving West Virginia commercial radio and television stations since 1946. We are a member-driven trade association that provides unequaled service and value to stations throughout the state. 

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