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  • Type:Proposed Rule
    Citation:86 FR 1909
    Reading Time:about 33 minutes

    The Federal Communications Commission has proposed a rule change to allow FM broadcasters to use booster stations for geo-targeted content like local news and ads. This change would let these stations broadcast different content to specific parts of their normal service area without interference. The proposal, backed by GeoBroadcast, aims to benefit small and minority-owned stations and boost local advertisements, while also addressing potential technical and regulatory challenges. Public comments on this proposal are encouraged before the final decision is made.

    Simple Explanation

    The Federal Communications Commission wants to let radio stations use extra tools to send special messages, like local news or ads, to different areas. This could help smaller stations, but some people are worried it might be hard or costly to do.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 12002
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The Federal Reserve System published a notice regarding applications from companies seeking approval to form, acquire, or merge bank holding companies. Two specific applications are highlighted: Eagle Financial Bancorp in Cincinnati, planning to become a bank holding company by acquiring EAGLE Bank, and Southern Bancorp, Inc. in Arkadelphia, aiming to merge with DeWitt First Bankshares Corporation to indirectly acquire Arkansas County Bank. The public can inspect these applications at the relevant Federal Reserve Banks and submit their comments by the end of March 2021.

    Simple Explanation

    The Federal Reserve System is looking at some companies that want to either take over or join banks. For example, a company called Eagle Financial Bancorp wants to buy a bank called EAGLE Bank, and Southern Bancorp, Inc. wants to merge with another company to get a different bank. People can share their thoughts about these changes before the end of March 2021.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 13487
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The Federal Reserve System has announced that several companies have applied for approval to become or merge with bank holding companies under the Bank Holding Company Act of 1956. These applications are available for public viewing at the specified Federal Reserve Banks and the Board of Governors' offices. The public can submit comments on these applications until April 23, 2025, but should avoid including any confidential information. For instance, Cornerstone Bancorp, Inc. is seeking to acquire Cornerstone Capital Bank, SSB, both based in Houston, Texas.

    Simple Explanation

    The Federal Reserve System is letting people know that some companies want to join together or become banks, and everyone can check out their plans and share what they think until April 2025. For example, there's a company called Cornerstone Bancorp, Inc. that wants to take over another bank in Houston, Texas.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 10826
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The Federal Reserve System has received applications from companies that want to become bank holding companies or acquire control over existing banks or bank holding companies. Interested people can review these applications and submit comments. Comments should be submitted by March 13, 2025, and any information included in them will be publicly accessible. One specific application is from Yoakum National Bancshares, Inc., aiming to acquire Ganado Bancshares, Inc., and thereby gain control over Citizens State Bank in Texas.

    Simple Explanation

    The Federal Reserve is looking at requests from companies that want to own banks. People can say what they think about these requests until March 13, 2025, but their name and details will be shared with everyone.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 15570
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The Federal Reserve System has announced that several companies have applied for approval to either become a bank holding company or acquire another bank or bank holding company under the Bank Holding Company Act of 1956 and related regulations. These applications are available for public inspection at the specified Federal Reserve Banks and the Board of Governors' offices, with comments from the public being invited. The comments must be submitted by May 14, 2025, and will be subject to public disclosure. One specific application mentioned is from Legacy Financial, Inc. of Johnson, Kansas, which seeks to acquire BancCentral, National Association in Alva, Oklahoma.

    Simple Explanation

    The Federal Reserve System is checking if companies can buy or join with other banks. People can look at these plans and say what they think by May 14, 2025, but everyone will see their comments. One company from Kansas wants to buy a bank in Oklahoma.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 17080
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The Expeditionary Missions Consortium—Crane (EMC2) has sent notifications to the Attorney General and the Federal Trade Commission about changes in its membership to limit antitrust plaintiffs' recovery to actual damages under certain conditions. Several companies, including AForge LLC, Booz Allen Hamilton, Inc., and Lockheed Martin Aerostructures, are new members, while Plasan North America, Inc. has left the consortium. EMC2 plans to continue updating its membership changes as needed and remains open to new members. This filing follows previous notifications in line with the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993, with the latest notice being published in the Federal Register.

    Simple Explanation

    The Expeditionary Missions Consortium—Crane (EMC2) is a group of companies working together on a project, and they are telling the government about changes in their team to make sure everything is fair. Some new companies joined the team, like AForge and Lockheed Martin, and one company, Plasan North America, left, but they plan to keep letting more companies in and notifying the government about these changes.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 11322
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The Federal Reserve System has received applications from certain companies seeking approval to become bank holding companies or to acquire control of banks or other bank holding companies. These applications are filed under the Bank Holding Company Act of 1956 and other relevant regulations. Interested individuals can inspect the applications at the relevant Reserve Banks or the Board of Governors and submit comments until April 4, 2025. One specific application involves Battle Financial, Inc. from Edwards, Colorado, which seeks to acquire Stearns Bank of Upsala, National Association in Minnesota.

    Simple Explanation

    The Federal Reserve is checking if some companies can buy or join together with other banks, like how kids might join clubs. People can look at these plans and share their thoughts until April 4, 2025, but they're not allowed to change any personal info for privacy.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 96653
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The Federal Reserve System has announced that certain companies have applied for approval to become bank holding companies or to acquire ownership of existing banks or bank holding companies. Interested individuals can review these applications at Federal Reserve Banks or the Board of Governors' office and may submit comments on the applications by January 6, 2025. One specific transaction mentioned involves Atlantic Union Bankshares Corporation seeking to acquire Sandy Spring Bancorp, Inc., and its subsidiary, Sandy Spring Bank. Comments on these proposals are subject to public disclosure and should not include confidential information.

    Simple Explanation

    Some companies want to become part of a big bank family or buy other banks, and the people in charge say you can look at their plans and say what you think about them until January 6, 2025. Atlantic Union wants to buy a bank named Sandy Spring, and everyone can share their thoughts, but they need to remember that what they say will be visible to everyone.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 8826
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) Board of Directors will hold a public meeting on February 11, 2021, via teleconference due to COVID-19 concerns. The meeting will begin at 8:30 a.m. ET and will be streamed live online. The agenda includes approving the minutes from the November 2020 meeting, reports from various committees on topics like energy rates and CEO compensation, and a report from the President and CEO. Public comments are welcomed but must be submitted in writing.

    Simple Explanation

    The Tennessee Valley Authority Board is having a meeting on February 11, 2021, using their phones and computers because people are being careful about COVID-19. They'll talk about things like energy costs, and anyone who wants to say something can write to them ahead of time.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 105048
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The Federal Reserve System has released a notice regarding companies that have applied to become bank holding companies or to acquire control over banks or other bank holding companies. These applications are being processed under the Bank Holding Company Act. People can view the public parts of these applications at certain Federal Reserve Banks and the Board of Governors' offices, or request them online. The public can submit comments on these applications until January 27, 2025, but should avoid including confidential information in their submissions.

    Simple Explanation

    The Federal Reserve is letting everyone know that some companies want to become owners of banks, and they are asking people to share their thoughts about this until January 27, 2025. You can look at these requests online, but be careful not to share any secrets when you tell them what you think.