statewide video franchising

Ruling: Michigan Cities Can Still Prevent Migration of PEG Channels

Stevie Converse — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 08:35:59 -0700

Dear AT&T, Stop Destroying PEG

candace — 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

Stevie Converse — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 09:52:26 -0700

Assessing the Damage

Stevie Converse — 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

Stevie Converse — 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

Stevie Converse — 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

Stevie Converse — 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

Stevie Converse — 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

Stevie Converse — 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.

Announcement of Cable/AT&T Deal Set for Monday

Stevie Converse — Mon, 07 Apr 2008 08:33:52 -0700

Leading lawmakers in the cable/AT&T negotiations over statewide franchising will roll out their compromise legislation Monday in a press conference, the House Democratic Caucus announced today.

Ethics Opinions Find Two Lobbying Violations

Stevie Converse — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 05:03:27 -0700

State lobbying rules may have been violated in two high-profile legislative fights, one over Internet wine sales and the other over cable television regulation, according to the Tennessee Ethics Commission.