Broadcasters talk about diversity, other issues on Capitol Hill
Wisconsin’s radio and TV broadcasters spent two days on Capitol Hill this week talking to lawmakers about numerous issues including a proposal to promote diversity in broadcast ownership. The Expanding Broadcast Ownership Opportunities Act of 2019 was introduced in both…
Weekly Radio Addresses focus on Black History Month, GOP tax cut plan
This week’s Weekly Radio Addresses from Wisconsin lawmakers focus on Black History Month and the Republican tax cut plan. These addresses are available for Wisconsin broadcasters to use as they see fit. Here are the summaries from WisPolitics: — State…
Weekly Radio Addresses focus on public education funding, crime bills
This week’s Weekly Radio Addresses from Wisconsin lawmakers focus on public school funding and a package of bills on public safety. These addresses are available for Wisconsin broadcasters to use as they see fit. Here are the summaries from WisPolitics:…
Weekly Radio Addresses focus on Black History Month, supporting agriculture
This week’s Weekly Radio Addresses from Wisconsin lawmakers focus on Black History Month and supporting agriculture in Wisconsin. These addresses are available for Wisconsin broadcasters to use as they see fit. Here are the summaries from WisPolitics: — Lt. Gov….
Station visits forge connections with public officials
Producing radio and TV is interesting to those working in the business, and even more interesting to those who aren’t. Inviting local, state, and federal public officials to visit studios an effective way to teach them about a local business…
Weekly Radio Addresses focus on dark store loophole, state of the state
This week’s Weekly Radio Addresses from Wisconsin lawmakers focuses on the dark store loophole and the state of the state. These addresses are available for Wisconsin broadcasters to use as they see fit. Here are the summaries from WisPolitics: —…
DC trip restructured for 2020
The WBA’s annual trip to Washington D.C. to make calls on Capitol Hill is being restructured for 2020. The change comes after the creation of the WBA Legislative Committee which consists of broadcast representatives from each of Wisconsin’s eight Congressional…
News director testifies in favor of police body cameras bill
WISN-TV News Director Ben Hart testified Tuesday in favor of a bill that would set standards for Wisconsin law enforcement agencies that use body cameras. WBA President and CEO Michelle Vetterkind introduced Hart at the Senate Committee on Judiciary and…
Wright joins WBA Legislative Committee
Jeff Wright is joining the WBA Legislative Committee as the liaison for the 8th Congressional District. The committee, formed in 2018, is involved in planning the WBA State Legislative Day in January, the WBA’s Washington DC trip in February, and…
