Ohio House passes business-backed bill
for cable-TV competition
A much-debated bill that would open the video-service business in the state to competition was approved overwhelmingly today by the Ohio House with no debate.
"This bill will allow consumers to have a choice," said state Rep. John P. Hagan, R-Alliance. Rep. L. George Distel, D-Conneaut, said it will be "good for companies, government and consumers." Read full article from Columbus Dispatch>>
June 27, 2007 -Akron Beacon Journal Franchising of cable TV to be taken over by state
More than 25 years of local control of cable television have ended and statewide franchising has begun as Gov. Ted Strickland signed Senate Bill 117. Read more>>
June 26, 2007 - The Chillicothe Gazette Providing better choices in cable television
by John Schlichter, State Representative
Each and every member of the Ohio Legislature is responsible for upholding the Ohio and United States Constitution while working to improve the lives of all Ohioans in any way possible. Read more>>
June 15, 2007 - Youngstown Vindicator Bill would offer choices Opponents were worried the bill would lead to decreased revenues.
Lawmakers approved amended legislation creating statewide licensing requirements for cable television providers. Read more>>
June 14, 2007 - The Columbus Dispatch Ohio House passes business-backed bill for cable-TV competition Cities don't like pre-emption of franchise contracts
A much-debated bill that would open the video-service business in the state to competition was approved overwhelmingly today by the Ohio House with no debate. Read more>>
