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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
For Immediate Release February 16, 2026 Contact: Christine@imcamerica.com West Virginia Senate Passes Bill to Block Biased Media Monitors with Overwhelming Support Measure Protects Free Speech, Safeguards Taxpayer Dollars from Ideological Gatekeeping CHARLESTON, WV — The Independent Media Council (IMC) today applauded the West Virginia Senate for passing the First Amendment Preservation Act (SB 531), a […]
For Immediate Release December 17, 2025 Contact: Christine@imcamerica.com IMC Commends Congress for Ending Pentagon Use of Media Monitors, Protecting Free Speech WASHINGTON, DC — The Independent Media Council (IMC) today commended both chambers of Congress for passing the FY 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) with a critical provision that prevents the Department of Defense […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 30, 2025 Independent Media Council, CPAC Foundation Applaud FTC Action Preventing Viewpoint Discrimination in Omnicom–IPG Merger Washington, D.C. – The Independent Media Council (IMC) and the CPAC Foundation Center for Regulatory Freedom (CRF) today praised the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) final consent order in the Omnicom–Interpublic Group (IPG) merger, which expressly […]
For Immediate Release September 15, 2025 Contact: Christine@imcamerica.com Independent Media Council Commends House Passage of Rep. McCormick’s Amendment to Block Biased Media Monitors WASHINGTON, DC — The Independent Media Council (IMC) applauds the U.S. House of Representatives for passing Rep. Rich McCormick’s (R-GA) amendment to the FY 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which prevents […]
Gov. DeSantis Expected to Sign New Budget Law that Prevents State Agencies from Using Biased Advertising Agencies TALLAHASSEE, FL — In a major victory for free speech, the Florida legislature this week passed the state’s 2025–2026 budget, which includes a provision that prohibits state agencies from using taxpayer dollars to contract with advertising firms that use biased media monitoring services. Governor Ron DeSantis is […]
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