California Attorney General Rob Bonta said the proposed merger was illegal and would lead to higher pay-TV prices and reduce jobs.

California Attorney General Rob Bonta said the proposed merger was illegal and would lead to higher pay-TV prices and reduce jobs.

The FCC approved the sale of Tegna and its television stations to Nexstar, which will now have a media footprint that reaches 60% of U.S. households.

Nexstar has closed its $6.2 billion acquisition of Tegna after winning approval from the Federal Communications Commission and Department of Justice.

Critics fear the consolidation will add to strains facing local news and degrade coverage.