Election Dates for 2020
Primary May, 19th LUR – window opens 45 days prior
General Nov. 3rd LUR – window opens 60 days prior
Ballot Measures (most still TBD)
Confirmed – Cigarette Tax referral – increases cigarette tax by $2/pack
Possible – Requirement for voter approval for any prospective toll implementation
Federal Races
Senate – Jeff Merkley (D)
All Congressional districts up
US Presidential Race – as of this date,
The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) announced today the 10 winners for the 30th Annual Crystal Radio Awards. Since 1987, the NAB Crystal Radio Awards have recognized radio stations for their outstanding year-round commitment to community service. The 2017 NAB Crystal Radio Award recipients listed below were chosen among 50 finalists who were honored at today’s NAB Show Radio Luncheon….
NAB Show, the world’s largest annual convention encompassing the convergence of media, entertainment and technology, completed its second day of sessions today. Industry leaders discussed the latest advances in filmmaking, television production and content creation. The 2017 NAB Show runs through Thursday, April 27. …
Las Vegas, NV — The National Association of Broadcasters announced today preliminary registered attendance of 103,443 for the 2017 NAB Show, the world’s largest annual convention covering filmed entertainment and the development, management and delivery of content across all mediums. The exhibition featured 1806 companies spanning 1,091,792 net square feet of exhibit space….
NAB Show, the world’s largest annual convention encompassing the convergence of media, entertainment and technology, wrapped up its third day of sessions today. A diverse array of leading industry professionals described the latest advances in streaming, engineering innovation and content creation….
WASHINGTON, DC — Nine Members of the House of Representatives and one Senator have joined as cosponsors of a bipartisan resolution that opposes “any new performance fee, tax, royalty, or other charge” on local broadcast radio stations. The Local Radio Freedom Act (LRFA) now has 177 cosponsors in the House and 22 in the Senate….
The NAB Leadership Foundation announced the inaugural Media Sales Academy class. The Media Sales Academy was developed from the Media Sales Institute….
The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) announced today that it will accept nominations for the 2017 NAB Marconi Radio Awards until May 31. The Marconi Radio Awards recognize overall excellence and performance in radio….
WASHINGTON, D.C. – In response to letters from Senate Judiciary Chairman Lindsey Graham (R-SC) to ABC, CBS, FOX and NBC regarding a market alternative to extending a law that allows satellite TV companies to provide out-of-state broadcast programming into a local TV market, the following statement can be attributed to NAB President and CEO Gordon Smith: …
The 2017 NAB Show Shanghai will co-locate with the annual Shanghai International Film and TV Festival (SIFF) June 13-15, 2017 at the Shanghai National International Expo Center in the Pudong District of Shanghai, China. Produced by the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) and the International High Tech Cultural Device Cluster (TCDIC), NAB Show Shanghai is the premier event in the Asia-Pacific region for global media professionals involved in the creation, management and distribution of content across…
