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FCC Pushes to Loosen TV Ownership Caps | Lafayette Louisiana News
FCC chair Brendan Carr is pushing to dismantle the 39% TV ownership cap, arguing it’s stifling local news investment and forcing stations to become generic national outlets. With a vote set for August 6th, Carr believes loosening restrictions will let broadcasters compete with cable and digital giants, ensuring communities get vital local journalism. Recent moves like Nexstar’s Tegna acquisition — currently in court — highlight the stakes, especially as TV news jobs decline. Critics like Disney oppose the change, but Carr insists scaling up is essential to save local newsrooms nationwide…
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