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• NAB Statement on House Appropriations Committee Passage of Legislation Permitting Legalized Cannabis Advertising
  Washington, D.C. – The House Appropriations Committee advanced the FY 2023 Financial Services and General Government appropriations bill which included language that would prevent the FCC from taking administrative action against broadcasters that accept cannabis advertisements consistent with the law of the state or jurisdiction in which the station is licensed.
• National Association of Broadcasters Launches Campaign Supporting Ukrainian Children
  Washington, D.C.– The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) today announced the launch of a public service campaign to further support children displaced by the war in Ukraine. The campaign will run on World Refugee Day (June 20) and all proceeds will be donated to UNICEF USA to support UNICEF’s emergency response and humanitarian work in […]
• NAB Leadership Foundation Launches Fellowship Honoring Programming Executive Emerson Coleman
  Washington, D.C. – The National Association of Broadcasters Leadership Foundation (NABLF), in partnership with Hearst Television, announced a new fellowship program honoring the legacy of distinguished broadcast professional Emerson Coleman last night at the Celebration of Service to America Awards. Through the Emerson Coleman Fellowship (ECF), NABLF and Hearst Television will work to create a […]
• NAB Leadership Foundation Honors Broadcasters’ Public Service at Celebration of Service to America Awards
  Washington, D.C. -- The National Association of Broadcasters Leadership Foundation (NABLF) announced the recipients of the 2022 Celebration of Service to America Awards at a gala held tonight at The Anthem in Washington, D.C. The awards were announced live and presented to recipients in eight categories recognizing local broadcasters’ outstanding service to their communities.
• NAB Statement on FCC Proposal for Regulatory Fees for Fiscal Year 2022
  WASHINGTON, D.C. -- In response to the Federal Communications Commission's proposed regulatory fee rates for Fiscal Year 2022, the following statement can be attributed to NAB President and CEO Curtis LeGeyt:
• NAB Leadership Foundation to Honor Legendary Artist and Entertainer Patti LaBelle
  Washington, D.C. – Award-winning entertainer, author and entrepreneur Patti LaBelle will receive the Service to America Leadership Award from the National Association of Broadcasters Leadership Foundation (NABLF) during the Celebration of Service to America Awards on June 7 at The Anthem in Washington, D.C. LaBelle joins chef and humanitarian José Andrés as a recipient of […]
• FEMA Administrator Highlights Important Role of Broadcasters During Disasters
  WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) released a new NAB Podcast episode today featuring a discussion between NAB President and CEO Curtis LeGeyt and Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Administrator Deanne Criswell about the importance of emergency preparedness. Their conversation highlighted how broadcasters help disaster relief agencies prepare, inform and serve local […]
• NAB Statement on Passing of William O’Shaughnessy
  WASHINGTON, D.C. – In response to the passing of Whitney Global Media Owner William O'Shaughnessy, the following statement can be attributed to NAB President and CEO Curtis LeGeyt: