Bowling Green Today

U.S. Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) introduced the Local News and Broadcast Media Preservation Act on Wednesday, aiming to provide local broadcasters and newspapers relief from outdated government restrictions. The legislation seeks to address challenges posed by the evolving media landscape.

“With the rise of social media and an ever-changing media landscape, it is imperative that our local newspapers and broadcasters are given the freedom to adapt. My Local News and Broadcast Media Preservation Act gets government out of the way and frees broadcast media from the chains that restrict their ability to better serve their customers,” said Dr. Paul.

The proposed act would exempt print, broadcast, and digital news organizations from federal antitrust laws, enabling them to compete with and negotiate with national tech companies. It also allows local broadcast companies to merge without government interference, facilitating better competition against tech giants.

Additionally, the bill aims to eliminate local and national caps on radio and television ownership, fostering an environment conducive to maximum flexibility for competition and negotiation.

For more details on Dr. Paul’s Local News and Broadcast Media Preservation Act, please refer [here](https://www.paul.senate.gov).