State Tracker

AT&T Deliberately Segregating Public Programming

Stevie Converse — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 15:32:13 -0400

Full article: Keep Us Connected
An independent, nationally recognized engineering firm has determined that AT&T can deliver PEG programming with the same quality and functionality as commercial channels, despite AT&T's claims to the contrary.

South Carolina Weighs Statewide Wireless Access in Broadband Plans

Stevie Converse — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 11:25:27 -0400

Full article: Broadband Census
Drew Bennett
The South Carolina Educational Broadband Service Commission is under pressure to develop an innovative solution for statewide broadband access, but the clock is ticking.

'Connect ME' Is Maine's Mantra for 90 Percent Broadband by 2010

Stevie Converse — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 11:18:58 -0400

Full article: Broadband Census
Drew Bennett
Officials in Maine say they understand the impact broadband could have on the state and have made connecting citizens to high-speed Internet services a priority.

Connecticut Agency Says AT&T Needs City OKs for Boxes

Stevie Converse — Mon, 08 Sep 2008 11:36:42 -0400

Full article: Multichannel News
Todd Spangler
AT&T will have to get permission from Connecticut municipalities before installing its refrigerator-size video equipment on utility poles and other properties, according to a draft decision from the state's Department of Public Utility Control.

Illinois Plants 'Johnny Appleseed' Projects Promoting Broadband in State

Stevie Converse — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 10:34:29 -0400

Full article: Broadband Census
Drew Bennett
In describing efforts to improve broadband in Illinois, Lieutenant Governor Pat Quinn uses this analogy: "We have to be the modern-day, 21st century Johnny Appleseeds, planting good technology projects all over the state."

New Louisiana State Franchising Law on Hold

Stevie Converse — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 10:16:09 -0400

Full article: Multichannel News
Linda Haugsted
A state court action has slammed the brakes on implementation of Louisiana's new state franchising law, which was to take effect Aug. 15.

Bill Proposed to Extend N.Y. Shield Law to Bloggers

Stevie Converse — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 09:15:08 -0400

Full article: Editor & Publisher
Newly proposed legislation in New York would protect bloggers from contempt-of-court charges for refusing to disclose confidential information or sources.

Hawaii Broadband Task Force Aims to Tackle Problems of Speed, Competition

Stevie Converse — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 09:57:53 -0400

Full article: Broadband Census
William G. Korver
In an attempt to increase speeds, lower prices and enhance consumer choices, the Hawaii legislature last year created a Hawaiian Broadband Task Force to study problems associated with high-speed Internet access.

With Large Underserved Areas, Idaho Seeks to Establish Statewide Educational Network

Stevie Converse — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 08:00:45 -0400

Full article: Broadband Census
William G. Korver
The state of Idaho took a step toward a broadband strategy with the passage of H. 543, a bill that establishes a statewide broadband network.

Task Force to Debate Whether a Gigabit per Second Is Too Fast for Minnesota

Stevie Converse — Tue, 05 Aug 2008 09:19:23 -0400

Full article: Broadband Census
Drew Clark
When it comes to articulating a state broadband policy, many in Minnesota are aiming high -- or at least very, very fast.