Trump’s FCC chairman Ajit Pai is prepared to fight the State of California over net neutrality oversight. In a speech Friday, Pai flatly declared that California’s newest net neutrality bill is “illegal”. The bill has already p…
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U.S. Senate Passes the Music Modernization Act In a Unanimous ‘Hotline’ Vote
The Music Modernization Act has officially passed the U.S. Senate, thanks to a unanimous fast-track vote. The ‘hotline’ voting process is designed to fast-track the bill without a formal debate. The trick worked, with ‘unanimous cons…
The Music Modernization Act Is Getting Fast-Tracked In the Senate — With None of Sirius XM’s Demands
A modified version of the controversial Music Modernization Act is now getting fast-tracked in the Senate, with a new bill circulated Friday evening. Some shrewd maneuvering is happening on Capitol Hill, with a fast-tracked vote for the Music Moderniza…
Major Publishers Will Receive an Estimated $1.5 Billion In the First Year After the Music Modernization Act Passes, Sources Say
Major music publishers are expected to reap a massive and near-immediate windfall if the Music Modernization Act (MMA) passes into law, according to sources. But critics argue that this unclaimed money doesn’t belong to them. As the Music Modern…
The Music Modernization Act Has 73 Senate Cosponsors — But There’s a ‘Sirius’ Problem
Despite strong support among U.S. Senators for the Music Modernization Act (MMA), opposition from Sirius XM Radio could be lethal. If so many Senators support the Music Modernization Act, why isn’t it advancing? Just this week, National Music Pub…
Music Modernization Act: NMPA President Calls Sirius XM ‘Hypocrites’ and ‘So Pathetic’
As the Music Modernization Act (MMA) amasses greater Senatorial support, Sirius XM Radio remains a threatening opponent. At last count, the Music Modernization Act enjoyed overwhelming support from U.S. Senators. Ahead of the weekend, attorney Dina La…
Cities of Chicago, Boston, Seattle + 24 Others Join the Fight for Net Neutrality
As California inches closer to passing a tough net neutrality law, 27 cities and counties across the United States are supporting a lawsuit against the FCC’s repeal of net neutrality rules. The fight recently reached a breaking point after Califo…
California’s Stringent Net Neutrality Bill Passes the State Senate — One Signature Away from Becoming Law
California’s Senate chamber has just passed SB 822, considered the toughest state net neutrality measure in the country. The bill now heads to the governor’s desk for signature. The vote was a decisive 23-11, one that followed an equally l…
A Music Modernization Act Compromise Emerges — With Time Running Thin
Jockeying over the Music Modernization Act (MMA) continued this week in Washington. Now, another breakthrough compromise may be afoot — but time is precious. Royalty advocacy group Songwriters of North America (SONA) may have cause to celebrate, at le…
Music Modernization Act: NMPA Calls Sirius’ Protests ‘Patronizing,’ ‘Disingenuous,’ and ‘Pure Bullshit’
So much for diplomacy and compromise. Now, major music publishers are going for the jugular against Sirius XM Radio and its CEO, Jim Meyer, over the company’s recent protest against the Music Modernization Act. A spirit of compromise on Capitol …