Many radio stations eliminated news departments after deregulation in the 1990s.

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Deregulation in the 1990s, particularly the Telecommunications Act of 1996 in the United States, led to significant consolidation in the radio industry. This allowed companies to own more stations in a single market and across the country, which often resulted in cost-cutting measures, including the elimination of local news departments in favor of syndicated content.

Many Radio Stations Eliminated News Departments After Deregulation in the 1990s