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Federal Communications Commission votes on media ownership rules

Andy Uhler Nov 16, 2017
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Federal Communications Commission votes on media ownership rules

Andy Uhler Nov 16, 2017
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A $3.9 billion merger that would combine Tribune Media and Sinclair Broadcasting is waiting in the wings. Sinclair is already the nation’s biggest broadcaster with 193 television stations and if the rules change, they’ll add 42 more, including in New York, Chicago and Los Angeles.

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