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News
Oral Arguments Heard in GOP Challenge to Governor’s Executive Authority
The feud between Governor Gretchen Whitmer and the Republican Legislature over executive authority that has been fueled by the coronavirus pandemic saw its latest day in court on Tuesday (8/6) as oral arguments were heard…
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FCC Eliminates Rule Requiring Broadcast Station Tower Owners to Give Access to Competing Stations
By: David Oxenford, Wilkinson Barker Knauer LLP On August 5, the FCC acted to resolve the proceeding begun a year ago (see our article here) to eliminate the rule that prevented an FM or TV broadcaster from…
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WILX Meteorologist Darrin Rockcole Retires
After 30 years as a Meteorologist at WILX-TV (Lansing), Darrin Rockcole has retired. His last day was July 30. “It was a good run to make it 30 years at a small market TV station,”…
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MAB Member Benefit Spotlight
Mark Your Calendar
The MAB hosts events for all Michigan broadcasters throughout the year both in-person and online. Along with the continuing education opportunities, the MAB connects broadcasters with chances to network and celebrate during awards ceremonies. Keep track of the MAB opportunities on the events calendar.
Webinar: Election Coverage down the backstretch: Get off the track!
May 16, 2024
1-2 p.m. Eastern
With host Kevin Benz of I-Media Strategies. The 2024 elections are testing journalists as never before as truth takes a backseat to self-interest and polarization makes neutral coverage almost impossible. How do we cover candidates who treat truth as a convenience and voters who look for agreement over clarity. This session will take political polarization head on, giving real options for journalists interested in telling the truth over talking points. We will also look at specific coverage examples that take coverage away from the horse race and focus on the candidate.
Capitol Day
May 14, 2024
Lansing
Broadcasters from across the state share the value of local broadcasting with state lawmakers. Attendees will receive a personal schedule of meetings. There is no charge to participate but we ask that you are available the entire day for meetings on May 15th.
Registration Includes:
May 8, 2024
11:00 am - 12:00 am, Virtual Briefing and Issues Review via Zoom
May 15, 2024
9:30 - 10:00 am, In-person Briefing and Issues Review
10:30 am - 3:30 pm, Meetings with Lawmakers
12:00 - 1:30 pm, Legislative Lunch
