cable franchising

Regulators Ask Appellate Court to Amend Franchising 'Shot Clock' Rule

Stevie Converse — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 09:41:23 -0400

Full article: Multichannel News
Linda Haugsted
Local cable regulators have asked the U.S. Court of Appeal for the Sixth Circuit to reconsider its decision supporting the 2007 ruling by the FCC mandating that local governments approve new franchising applications in 90 days or less.

Unscripted Ending

Stevie Converse — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 12:52:26 -0400

Full article: Governing
Josh Goodman
Public access TV, a product of a longstanding if uneasy partnership between local governments and cable companies, now faces a more uncertain future than at any time since its inception in the 1970s.

Assessing the Damage

Stevie Converse — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 11:02:21 -0400

Full article: Keep Us Connected
A new survey shows that state video franchise laws bring no rate relief while harming public benefits.

AT&T, East Baton Rouge Approve Video Deal

Stevie Converse — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 09:19:36 -0400

Full article: Baton Rouge Advocate
Chad Calder

Verizon CEO Seeks Pact on a State Cable License

Stevie Converse — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 09:10:57 -0400

Full article: Boston Herald
Jay Fitzgerald

Ethics Opinions Find Two Lobbying Violations

Stevie Converse — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 08:03:27 -0400

Full article: Tennessean
Theo Emery and Jennifer Brooks