TISP Forum: Minnesota Legislaive Broadband Agenda: March 7, 2013

Looks like a good meeting. I’m planning to attend and hope to take notes.

Telecommunications and Information Society Policy Forum
Hubert H. Humphrey School of Public Affairs
Roy Wilkins Room (215)
University of Minnesota – West Bank Campus
301 19th Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN 55455
March 7, 2013 * 4:00 to 5:30 PM

REGISTER HERE

MINNESOTA LEGISLATIVE BROADBAND AGENDA

Sen. Matt Schmit, Minnesota Senate
Rep. Sheldon Johnson, MN House of Representatives
Rep. Sandra Masin, MN House of Representatives

Moderator: Milda K. Hedblom, Director, TISP Forum

Discussion is underway at the Minnesota State Legislature about the best path forward for broadband policy in Minnesota. Issues include the need for investment for reducing rural and urban disparities, the need for investment in big broadband networks, and the need for support for critical digital services such as health, education, agriculture and essential public services. The context for all of these issues is the increasing evidence that big broadband and economic development are closely connected. What are the right steps for Minnesota? Leaders of key legislative committees with responsibilities for broadband policy will share their thoughts.

Registration is $10.00 at the door.
Checks payable to University of Minnesota.
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The idea behind this forum is simple and essential: purposeful exchange on key issues with engaged stakeholders to create a better information future.
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This event is co-sponsored by the League of Minnesota Cities, the Minnesota Municipal Utilities Association, the Association of Minnesota Counties, and the University of Minnesota

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About Ann Treacy

Librarian who follows rural broadband in MN and good uses of new technology (blandinonbroadband.org), hosts a radio show on MN music (mostlyminnesota.com), supports people experiencing homelessness in Minnesota (elimstrongtowershelters.org) and helps with social justice issues through Women’s March MN.

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