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Oakland Press - Legislators must do more work on much-needed cable measure

Google has testified at Senate committee hearings
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Senate Should Put Cable Bill On Hold

AT&T fiber cabinets in rights-of-way...placement away from residences is important -- here's where one exploded, causing damage to the home.

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Mayor Michael Guido's testimony at the national level in favor of maintaining local oversight with local franchise agreements

United States Conference of Mayors In Memoriam

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Dec. 18, 2006

A Weekly Update from the State and Federal Affairs Division of the Michigan Municipal League 

  • MML Pushes for Veto of Cable Legislation – The League will be requesting that Gov. Jennifer Granholm veto HB 6456. This bill harms many local communities, local residents and local non-profit PEG facilities. MML appreciates all the time and energy Michigan officials used to try to minimize the adverse effects of this legislation. If you wish to join the League in expressing your concerns regarding HB 6456 to Gov. Granholm, please contact her office at: Phone (517) 373-3400 or (517) 335-7858; Fax (517) 335-6863.