Legislative Update April 2026: News from Trenton & Washington and FCC Legislation Changes

Dangers of the American Broadband Deployment Act of 2025 (H.R. 2289)

Last November, a dangerous bill passed from the Congressional House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee: The American Broadband Deployment Act of 2025 (H.R. 2289). H.R. 2289 gives telecommunication companies de-facto power over local zoning laws. It provides no public safety protections for construction of “deemed granted” facilities.

AI Integration Strategy for PEG Channel Operations Facilities, Ethics, and Risk Mitigation

Building an integrated AI strategy that makes AI a useful co-pilot

The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into public, educational, and government (PEG) channel operations represents a fundamental shift from traditional “capture” media to a “construction of thought” paradigm.

Why Local Media and National Media Serve Different Roles

by John C. Morley, Independent Producer

Local coverage offers a window into the places where people actually live.

When people talk about “the media,” they often imagine large national networks, major newspapers, or digital outlets covering stories that affect the entire country.

Those organizations play an important role in helping people understand national events and global developments. At the same time, there is another layer of media that operates on a much smaller scale: local media.

Legislative Update March 2026: News from Trenton & Washington and FCC Legislation Changes

The Reauthorizing of the First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet) – H.R. 7386

On February 10th, the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Communications and Technology voted to reauthorize FirstNet.

President’s Message: March 2026 – A few things going on and coming up in JAG

by Doug Seidel

That’s right, we have a new JAG president. Our much exalted (and exhausted) KING of JAG has been dethroned. Please, join me in thanking Bob Duthaler for 18 years of exceptional service and leadership as JAG president. These are big shoes to fill, and I hope to live up to the examples set by our past leaders.

Spotlight: Cranford TV-35 – It’s there, but not always easy to find to find

By Don Smith, Manager, Cranford TV-35

How to get the most out of your Verizon FIOS statewide contract

The statewide contract from Verizon Fios provides for any municipal buildings (schools, police departments, fire departments, etc.) that the township or city owns, to be eligible for one free internet drop and one free cable TV dro