Posts Tagged ‘Issue 515’
NAB Applauds Overwhelming Bipartisan House Passage of the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act
This past Tuesday (9/15), the House overwhelmingly passed the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act, which would require the transportation secretary to issue a rule require the devices as standard equipment in new vehicles sold in the U.S. Similar bipartisan legislation has been considered by Congress before, but stalled out.
Read MoreAbbi Hess Named GM of WJQK-FM/WPNW-AM
The appointment follows the passing of Lanser Broadcasting founder Les Lanser on July 30, 2026. Les worked at the stations for 58 years and owned them for 43, pioneering the move to Contemporary Christian music in January 1987—a decision that reshaped Christian radio in West Michigan and established a format the market has embraced for nearly four decades.
Read MoreMichigan Public Names Brian Manzullo as Managing Editor of Multiplatform News Strategy
In this new position, Manzullo will help lead efforts to strengthen Michigan Public’s digital journalism and elevate the quality, impact, and reach of the station’s work across platforms. This role will play an important part in ensuring that Michigan Public’s award-winning journalism continues to reach and serve Michiganders around the state.
Read MoreAudacy Expands Midwest Sports Coverage with New Multi-Market Show “Inside the North”
Audacy has announced the launch of “Inside the North,” a brand-new, weekly one-hour sports show dedicated to in-depth coverage of the NFC North division football teams, the Chicago Bears, Detroit Lions, Green Bay Packers and Minnesota Vikings.
Read MoreNational EAS Test Scheduled for November 17
The FCC just released a Public Notice announcing a National EAS Test will be held on November 17, 2026 and noting the deadlines for stations to file Forms One, Two and Three relating to that test.
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