Fighting for broadcasters in North Dakota and in Washington
The Latest from Washington
Comm Law Center
- FCC Enforcement Monitor November 2023Pillsbury’s communications lawyers have published FCC Enforcement Monitor monthly since 1999 to inform our clients of notable FCC enforcement actions against FCC license holders and others. This month’s issue includes: Fourteen Years of Unpaid Regulatory Fees Could Lead to License Revocation $6 Million in Fines Imposed on Three Pirate Radio Operators Florida and Washington Television […]
- Annual EEO Public File Report Deadline for Stations in Alabama, Colorado, Connecticut, Georgia, Maine, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, North Dakota, Rhode Island, South Dakota, and VermontThis Pillsbury Broadcast Station Advisory is directed to radio and television stations in the areas noted above, and highlights upcoming deadlines for compliance with the FCC’s EEO Rule. December 1 is the deadline for broadcast stations licensed to communities in Alabama, Colorado, Connecticut, Georgia, Maine, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, North Dakota, Rhode Island, South […]
- Broadcast Station Biennial Ownership Reports Due December 1, 2023The filing window for broadcast station Biennial Ownership Reports (FCC Form 323 for commercial stations and 323-E for noncommercial stations) opened on October 2, 2023. All licensees of commercial and noncommercial AM, FM, full-power TV, Class A TV and Low Power TV stations must submit their Ownership Reports by December 1, 2023. To simplify the […]
National Association of Broadcasters – News Releases
- NAB Applauds Senators for Bipartisan Effort to Pass AM Radio for Every Vehicle ActWASHINGTON, D.C. – In response to the effort by Sens.Ted Cruz (R-TX), Edward Markey (D-MA) and Ben Ray Luján (D-NM) to pass the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act in the Senate by unanimous consent, the following statement can be attributed to NAB President and CEO Curtis LeGeyt:
- Ray Quiñones Joins NAB as Director of Government RelationsRay Quiñones has joined the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) as director of Government Relations, effective today. Quiñones will report to Shawn Donilon, executive vice president of Government Relations.
- Curtis LeGeyt Spotlights Role of Local Broadcasting With Rise of Generative AI in Media LandscapeWASHINGTON, D.C. – NAB President and CEO Curtis LeGeyt participated today in a Senate AI Insight Forum titled "Transparency, Explainability, Intellectual Property and Copyright."
2023 Legislative Updates
North Dakota Legislature
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- Legislative Management
- Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee
- Employee Benefits Programs Committee
- Workforce Committee
- Government Services Committee
- School Funding Task Force
- Taxation Committee
- Retirement Committee
- Higher Education Committee
- Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee
- Workforce Committee
- Government Finance Committee
- Legislative Management
In the North Dakota State Legislature, NDBA members are strongly represented by attorney Jack McDonald, NDBA appointed officers and the NDBA Executive Director, Beth A. Helfrich. They tirelessly fight to maintain open meetings and open records, keep taxes off advertising and maintain the legality of advertising all types of products, goods and services.
On the federal level the NDBA Executive Director, Board of Directors, & members work closely with NAB members and the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) to inform our Congressional Delegation on issues of importance to broadcasters. As ND Broadcasters face the challenges and opportunities confronting our industry, we are here to assist you. With Public affairs programming, issue advocacy, regulatory advice, community service and much more, your NDBA is working on your behalf. From Bismarck to Washington, D.C. your NDBA represents your interests and ensures our elected representatives understand the vital service you provide to their constituents.
Political Broadcast Catechism Handbooks, 18th edition, are available at www.nab.org20
Contact YOur Members of Congress:
Senator John Hoeven
Washington Office
338 Russell Senate Office Building
Washington, DC 20510
Phone: 202-224-2551
Fargo Office
123 Broadway North, Ste 201
Fargo, ND 58102
Phone: 701-239-5389
Bismarck Office
US Federal Building
220 East Rosser Ave. Rm312
Bismarck, ND 58501
Phone: 701-250-4618
Grand Forks Office
Federal Building
102 North Fourth St., Rm 108
Grand Forks, ND 58203
Phone: 701-746-8972
Minot Office
100 1st St., SW, Ste 107
Minot, ND 58701
Phone: 701-838-1361
Western North Dakota Office
204 N. Main St., #516
Wolford City, ND
Phone: 701-609-2727
Senator Kevin Cramer
Washington Office
330 Hart Office Building
Washington, DC 20510
Phone: 202-224-2043
Fargo Office
306 Federal Building
657 Second Avenue N
Fargo, ND 58102
Phone 701-232-5094
Bismarck Office
328 Federal Building
220 East Rosser Avenue
Bismarck, ND 58501
Phone: 701-699-7020
Minot Office
105 Federal Building
100 First Street SW
Minot, ND 58701
Phone: 701-837-6141
Grand Forks Office
114 Federal Building
102 North 4th Street
Grand Forks, ND 58203
Phone: 701-699-7030
Williston Office
125 Main Street, Suite #217
Williston, ND 58801
Phone: 701-441-7230
Congressman Kelly Armstrong
Washington Office
1740 Longworth HOB
Washington, DC 20515
Phone: 202-225-2611
Fargo Office
3217 Fletchtner Drive Suite B
Fargo, ND 58103
Phone: 701-353-6665
Bismarck Office
US Federal Building
220 E Rosser Avenue, Room 228
Bismarck, ND 58501
Phone: 701-354-6700
STATE COUNSEL & LOBBYIST:
Jack McDonald
Wheeler Wolf Law Firm
220 N 4th St
Bismarck, ND 58501
Phone: 701-751-1776
jackmcdonald@wheelerwolf.com