Free Press: statewide video franchising

The Ramifications of Various Legal Tendons

Mon, 09 Mar 2009 09:56:15 -0700

Ruling: Michigan Cities Can Still Prevent Migration of PEG Channels

Mon, 06 Oct 2008 08:35:59 -0700

Dear AT&T, Stop Destroying PEG

Fri, 26 Sep 2008 12:36:13 -0700

About 10 years ago I was obsessed with making videos for my high school A/V class. So obsessed, in fact, that I remember trying to bargain with the teacher about letting me use the equipment over the summer.

Unscripted Ending

Mon, 21 Jul 2008 09:52:26 -0700

Assessing the Damage

Tue, 08 Jul 2008 08:02:21 -0700

State video franchise laws have swept the nation in the past few years, including passage of the Cable and Video Competition Law of 2007 in Illinois. The change from regulation by local governments to state law has resulted in harm to public benefits in many states around the nation.

Next-Gen Broadband Coverage to Be Spotty

Tue, 27 May 2008 05:59:00 -0700

I see that the Associated Press suddenly realizes we may run into some serious coverage issues when it comes to next-generation broadband deployment.

Tennessee Governor Signs Statewide Video Franchise Bill Into Law

Mon, 19 May 2008 08:23:44 -0700

Gov. Phil Bredesen has signed into law a bill to create statewide TV cable franchising in Tennessee.

The measure pushed by AT&T Inc. was the result of two years of negotiations with the cable industry and local governments that also saw millions spent on lobbying and advertising campaigns.

Nashville: House Approves AT&T Cable Deal

Thu, 01 May 2008 05:49:42 -0700

The House voted 93-2 Monday for legislation that would let AT&T begin competing with cable companies to provide television services across Tennessee.

Tennessee Cable Bill Off to Senate

Thu, 01 May 2008 05:31:10 -0700

The state House overwhelmingly approved the three-year-old effort to induce more competition for cable television services in Tennessee Monday.

Tennessee Legislators Say Bill Sought by AT&T Finally Ready

Mon, 07 Apr 2008 08:36:12 -0700

Legislative leaders said they have finally reached agreement on a statewide franchise bill sought by AT&T that is expected to result in a new cable TV option for Chattanooga residents and others throughout Tennessee.