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Sunday, September 05, 2010
 

Preserve Local Community Television and Local Franchising

Thursday, February 25, 2010
 
Up-to-the-Minute Information 
What Minnesota bills may be introduced this session? 
What’s the status of the CAP Act?
What do cities need to know about the new cell tower siting order?
What else is happening at the FCC?
Can Minnesota Communities get stimulus funding for broadband projects?

Agenda
Legislative Update & Practice Session

10:00 – 11:30  State and Federal Legislative and
Regulatory Updates
 
Speakers -        Mike Reardon - Emcee/Moderator
                        Jodie Miller - MACTA & NATOA Updates
                        Cor Wilson - CAP Act Update
                        Ann Higgins - LMC Update
            Joe Bagnoli and Sarah Psick –
Legislative Update
Review talking points and prep for meetings with legislators
 
11:30 – 12:00  Box lunches and networking, individual prep for lobbying visits
 
12:00 – 4:00     Meetings and television interviews with legislators at the Capitol
 
 
Need Assistance:
Ø      Joe Bagnoli (Lobbyist)
612-338-2525 l jtb@mcgrannshea.com
Ø       Sarah Psick (Lobbyist)
612-752-1930 l sjp@mcgrannshea.com
Ø       Jodie Miller (MACTA Legislative Co-Chair)
651-450-9891 l ndc4@townsquare.tv
Ø       Mike Reardon (MACTA Legislative Co-Chair)
651-266-8875      l Mike.Reardon@ci.stpaul.mn.us
Ø       Ann Higgins (League of MN Cities)
651-281-1257 l ahiggins@lmnc.org

MACTA Lobbyists will summarize MACTA’s positions, provide training, talking points, and hand-out materials to share with your legislators. After lunch we will walk to the Capitol for meetings and/or on camera interviews with legislators. MACTA Lobbyists and legislative committee members are available to accompany you to your meeting(s) if you wish. 

 

 

 
Minnesota Association of
Community Telecommunications Administrators
The Minnesota Chapter of NATOA
1000 Westgate Dr., Ste 252
St. Paul, MN 55114
651-290-6282
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