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FCC Considers Significant Overhaul of Nation’s Alert and Warning Systems

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On August 7, 2025, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC or Commission) adopted a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) to reexamine the nation’s warning and alert systems, including the Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA)...more

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FCC Allows for Greater Use of Robo-Calls By School Districts

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The Federal Communication Commission (FCC) has issued a ruling that clarifies the application of the Telecommunications Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) to schools to allow automated calls and texts to parents in the case of...more

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FCC Holds Educators and Utilities Making Certain Robo Calls Do Not Violate The TCPA

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On August 4, 2016, the FCC released a Declaratory Ruling confirming that schools and utilities making robo calls do not violate the TCPA under certain circumstances. The Ruling, addressed Petitions filed by Blackboard, Inc....more

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