Location

League of Minnesota Cities  l  Large Conference Room

145 University Ave W  l  St. Paul, MN 55103

Registration Fees: (includes box lunch)

$25 MACTA, LMC and ACM members
$50 Non-members

Who Should Attend

MACTA Members

Cable Commissioners and Staff

PEG Managers, Board Members, Producers   Volunteers and Staff

City Elected Officials and Staff

League of Minnesota Cities Members

Alliance for Community Media (ACM)

ACM Midwest Regional Members

Topics

On the State Level:

·         How do all the changes at the Legislature impact cities and PEG facilities?

·         What telecomm and cable issues may come up this session?

·         Update on the Broadband Task Force

·         Update on the Qwest/CenturyLink merger

On the Federal Level:

·         What can cities and PEG facilities do to help get the CAP Act passed?

·         How will cities’ authority over rights-of-way and local governments be impacted this year with the changes in Congress and the FCC?

·         Update on PEG-related court cases and FCC proceedings

Agenda

10:00 – 11:30    Welcome and Introduction of new House Commerce Committee Chair 
                       Rep. Joe Hoppe (invited).  
                       Update from Minnesota Department of Commerce Commissioner or staff.  
                       State and Federal Updates

Speakers -        Mike Reardon - Emcee/Moderator

                        Jodie Miller and Cor Wilson, MACTA

                        Ann Higgins - LMC

                        Joe Bagnoli and Sarah Psick, Lobbyists

Legislative Update & Practice Session

                        MACTA Lobbyists will review MACTA’s positions, provide talking points, and hand-out materials to share with legislators. 

11:30 – 12:00     Box lunches and networking, individual prep for lobbying visits
After lunch, 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 desired.           

12:00 – 4:00      Meetings and television interviews with legislators at the Capitol

Need Assistance:

Ø       Joe Bagnoli (Lobbyist)  612-338-2525            jtb@mcgrannshea.com

Ø       Sarah Psick (Lobbyist)  952-200-4499          sjp@mcgrannshea.com

Ø       Jodie Miller (MACTA Legislative Co-Chair)  651-450-9891        ndc4@townsquare.tv

Ø       Mike Reardon (MACTA Legislative Co-Chair)  651-266-8875       Mike.Reardon@ci.stpaul.mn.us