Locality Budget Shortfalls Not Easily Plugged, NLC Says

FCC denial of a motion by the National League of Cities and other local interests for a stay of its cable TV local franchise authority order pending judicial review (see 1911050014) is a disappointment, NLC emailed. The order "is already causing real harm to communities undergoing franchise negotiations or renegotiations with providers," and communities making up the franchise fee difference in their budgets "is not as easy as the Commission suggests ... particularly with little notice," it said Wednesday. "We intend to continue pursuing relief in our appeal."