Tuesday, March 6, 2024 the National Association of Broadcasters hosted their annual State Leader
their annual State Leadership Conference (SLC)
at Nationals Park in Washington D.C.

VAB Board Members Dave Goddette (President),
Jay Barton (Treasurer) and Ryan Rothstein
(Secretary) along with VAB Executive Director Wendy Mays attended SLC to gain an in-depth
understanding about the national issues being discussed on Capitol Hill that impact broadcasters locally.

The Vermont delegation of broadcasters then visited Capitol Hill where they had meetings with Vermont’s Congressional delegation. Senator Peter Welch and Congresswoman Becca Balint as well as staff from Senator Bernie Sanders’ office took time out of their busy schedules to hear first hand how legislation such as the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act and the Journalism Competition and Preservation Act can help Vermont broadcasters deliver critical information in real time and serve Vermont communities.