Session included a summary of two bills passed this session relating to competitive cable franchises for telephone companies and broadband goals for Minnesota.

• Hear from a panel of key legislators regarding what impact these bills are likely to have on video competition and broadband in Minnesota.
• Receive a preview of what these key legislators see coming in the 2011 Session relating to cable, telecommunications, and broadband. Learn how you can make a difference in protecting local interests.
• Find out what cities, cable commissions, and PEG facilities should be doing to prepare for the 2011 Legislative Session.

Learn what is happening in Washington, DC and how the National Broadband Plan and other federal issues inter-relate with our state issues 

• Sen. Scott Dibble, Senate Energy, Utilities, Technology & Communications Committee
• Sen. Amy Koch, Senate Energy, Utilities, Technology & Communications Committee
• Rep. Sheldon Johnson, Chair House Telecomm Regulation and Infrastructure Division
• Representative Mike Beard, House Telecomm Regulation & Infrastructure Division

Joe Bagnoli & Sarah Psick, MACTA Lobbyists, will provide a summary of the 2010 Legislative Session.