by Doug Seidel, President of Jersey Access Group

Here is what is going on at JAG.

Legislation: The new ADA requirements are still scheduled to take effect in April 2027. While the FCC has determined that these requirements do not apply to cable programming, they still apply to online content, including YouTube, Facebook, and websites. Start planning now to ensure you’re ready for the transition next year. Review the Legislative Committee article for specific details.

by Doug Seidel

The board is working for you.

We may be on hiatus with general membership meetings this summer, but the executive board is still hard at work for JAG. We just concluded our annual retreat and reviewed a lot of information. Let me give you a short update on what we have been up to.

by Doug Seidel

Between concerts, street fairs and national night out the summer can be a great time to brush up on your video and IP education. Nowadays IP is an essential part of video set ups. Luckily there are a few great resources online to boost your knowledge.

by Doug Seidel

A few things going on and coming up in JAG.

If you have not seen the news, New Jersey’s PBS will soon be run by Montclair State University. JAG has a great working relationship with the university. Stay tuned for information on how we might be able to work with them and the great opportunities that may come with collaboration.

by Doug Seidel

Thank you!

Thank you everyone that came out for the JAG Conference. It is always refreshing to see everyone enjoying themselves over the two days.

by Doug Seidel

As I write this, our legislative committee is down in Washington DC for Hill Day. They are discussing the potential consequences of HR 2289 and looking for support from our representatives to vote against it. Meetings are set up with Congressman Thomas Kean Jr and Senator Andy Kim’s offices. Stay tuned for updates

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.

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.

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.

by Bob Duthaler

JAG board elections were held at the December 3, 2025 general meeting. Elected to the JAG Board of Trustees were:

Don Smith, Station Manager, Cranford TV 35

Craig Yetsko, Station Manager, North Brunswick TV

Gina Forbes, Station Manager, Woodbridge TV