Nexstar-Tegna deal challenged by coalition of US states
By Flavia Fortes ( March 19, 2026, 09:34 GMT | Insight) -- Nexstar Media Group saw a coalition of eight US state attorneys general, led by California, file suit on Thursday to block its proposed acquisition of Tegna. They argue that the $6.2 billion deal would significantly consolidate control over local television broadcasting and harm consumers.A coalition of eight US state attorneys general led by California filed suit on Thursday to block Nexstar Media Group’s proposed acquisition of Tegna, arguing the $6.2 billion deal would significantly consolidate control over local television broadcasting and harm consumers....
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