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On August 28th a letter was filed with the Commission, in response to their request for comment, regarding whether it should initiate a rule making proceeding to extend to radio station licensees the Commission’s current online public inspection file/political file regulations. In summary, the State... Read More.

In a letter addressed to Senators Rockefeller and Thune, the CBA with 49 state broadcast associations made it clear that we oppose the proposed "Local Choice" legislation. The letter points to the discriminatory nature of the legislation, singling out... Read More.

Today’s smartphones already have an FM receiver! This means that all listeners would have easy access to radio for the entertainment they love and information they need, but wireless carriers are dragging their feet and won’t activate the FM chips that are in every smartphone. FM radio... Read More.

The Colorado Broadcasters Association appreciates both Senators Udall and Bennet’s desire to bring Colorado programming to the beautiful Four Corners region of our state. We empathize with the frustration felt by the pay-TV viewers in these counties who want to see their... Read More.

On Friday, May 2nd, Governor Hickenlooper signed HB 14-1193. The CBA, in partnership with the Colorado Freedom of Information Coalition (CFOIC) and the Colorado Press Association worked to pass this bill. The Bill will standardize fees that Colorado governments charge to fulfill requests for... Read More.

On April 16th, the CBA participated in a panel discussion on providing Colorado television stations to La Plata and Montezuma counties. Read the recap from the Durango Herald here.

On March 25th, 2014, Governor Hickenlooper signed the Medina Alert into law. This new alerting system will be used in hit-and-run cases, involving serious injury or death, to broadcast information to the general public through highway signs and the media. Through the CBA's... Read More.

As the CBA continues to grow the services its provides to its members, we are excited to announce a new 2014 member benefit. Your CBA membership now includes, at no additional cost, membership in the Colorado Freedom of Information Coalition (CFOIC). The... Read More.

There are several rumors circulating regarding the possibility of a change that would amortize the tax deduction for advertising over a number of years. The CBA is working diligently on this matter, alongside the NAB, and has joined 49 other state broadcast associations in very... Read More.