Published Sep 22, 2026
NewsGuard & Censorship Update September 2026 Report Inside This Edition: South Carolina Joins Growing Pushback Against Media Blacklists FTC Examining AI Accuracy and Undisclosed Ideological Objectives FCC Scraps 39% Broadcast Ownership Cap, Setting Up Legal Fight X and World Federation of Advertisers Settle GARM Lawsuit NewsGuard & Censorship Media Roundup OVERVIEW Momentum continues to […]
Published Aug 18, 2026
For Immediate Release August 18, 2026 Contact: Christine@imcamerica.com South Carolina Becomes Latest State to Push Back on Media Censorship New Law Protects Taxpayer Dollars from Funding Politically Biased Media Blacklists COLUMBIA, SC — The Independent Media Council (IMC) today applauded South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster and state lawmakers for taking a strong stand against media censorship […]
Published Jun 30, 2026
For Immediate Release June 30, 2026 Contact: Christine@imcamerica.com Gov. DeSantis Signs Anti-Media Blacklist Provision into Florida Budget for Second Consecutive Year Florida Continues to Lead Nation in Protecting Taxpayer Dollars from Politically Biased Media Monitoring Systems TALLAHASSEE, FL — The Independent Media Council (IMC) today applauded Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis for signing into law a provision in […]
Published Jun 02, 2026
For Immediate Release June 2, 2026 Contact: Christine@imcamerica.com Florida Legislature Again Takes Stand Against Media Blacklists Budget Provision Blocks State Agencies from Using Ad Firms that Employ Biased Media Monitors TALLAHASSEE, FL — The Independent Media Council (IMC) today applauded the Florida Legislature for once again taking a strong stand against media blacklists by including a key […]
Published Apr 02, 2026
For Immediate Release April 2, 2026 Contact: Christine@imcamerica.com New West Virginia Law Strikes Censorship Groups Targeting Conservatives Governor Morrisey Signs First Amendment Preservation Act Into Law CHARLESTON, WV — The Independent Media Council (IMC) today commended Governor Patrick Morrisey for signing the First Amendment Preservation Act (SB 531) into law, ensuring that taxpayer-funded advertising in West Virginia […]
Published Mar 16, 2026
For Immediate Release March 16, 2026 Contact: Christine@imcamerica.com West Virginia House Passes Bill to Ban Media Blacklists First Amendment Preservation Act Stops Media Monitors Blocking Ads to Citizens CHARLESTON, WV — The Independent Media Council (IMC) is applauding the West Virginia House of Delegates for passing the First Amendment Preservation Act (SB 531), legislation ensuring taxpayer dollars […]