We see it as a bipartisan issue.
Republicans would see it as deregulation, good for business.
Democrats, and in fact all people, would see it as an avenue to preserve local journalism.
Nexstar Media Group CEO Perry SookJason Koerner/Getty Images
Sooks sentiments matched those of Warner Bros. Local TV has continued to cover communities where local newspapers are either depleted or have shut down entirely.
But its not getting any easier to contend with social media, YouTube and the like, he said.
So, what do we need to do to preserve local journalism?
Well, you have to have strong companies that are producing that journalism.
And yet the ownership cap, for various reasons, remained in place.
Once President Biden took office and the composition of the commission changed, the issue was tabled indefinitely.
We hope well carry the day.
