Madison.com reports that a Dane County judge has declined Adams request to delay removal of three Madison, WI billboards while it appeals a decision in which a judge threw out its open meeting lawsuit against Dane County. Adams sued Dane County after the County refused to approve a lease renewal […]
Lehigh Valley Live reports that Wilson Borough, Pennsylvania is considering whether to allow an electronic billboard along Route 22 near Fisk Field to pay for a new scoreboard at the borough owned athletic complex and to possibly pay other expenses. A billboard constructed in 2013 on city land at Hackett […]
“The law is explicit. If a sign company has cut down trees in the state right of way, it is a violation of the permit. If they are indeed in violation as it appears they are, then I will bring all the resources I can to see it is revoked,” […]
By Ken Klein, Executive Vice President of Government Affairs, OAAA If you like irony, check out the most recent Form 13F filing at the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The State of Alaska’s Department of Revenue continued to hold a $2 million+ stake in Lamar Advertising Company. Said another way, […]
The Kansan reports that Newton, KS has drafted a new sign code. The new code will bring the town’s ordinance in compliance with Reed v Gilbert. Key elements include: Message neutrality for regulations. A new fee of $1.50 per square foot for permanent signs. Digital signage will be permitted with […]
The Mt Airy News reports that the Mt Airy, North Carolina town commissions have voted to relax sign code rules which were approved in July. The commissioners voted to: Require non-conforming signs to be taken down or replaced with a confirming sign if a site is unoccupied for two years. […]
Digi Media Communications is attempting to install 52 digital signs at 20 locations around Washington DC using a loophole in the city’s sign regulations. dcist.com reports that Digi Media intends to install 52 digital billboards in 20 different locations around the city. Washington City Paper reports that Digi Media […]
NBC11news reports that the city council in Grand Junction, CO is considering making changes to the city’s sign code with an emphasis on whether to change digital billboard regulations. The city council is also reviewing whether the code complies with Reed v Gilbert. _________________________________________________________________________ Paid Ad
The Department of Justice has agreed to let Clear Channel Outdoor swap its Indianapolis billboards to Fairway for Fairway’s Atlanta billboards so long as the companies spin off certain billboards. The transaction is part of a $150 million multiple market asset swap. The swap was announced in March but was […]
Insider has on-going interest in government encroachment into the outdoor advertising business. This report reveals the latest developments and includes a call to action. Background Texas-DOT supports a proposal to sell corporate-logo sponsorships on official traffic signs. The State says these changeable-message LED signs, located on the public right of […]
