| Title |
Type |
Date |
Words |
| Panel considers bill to limit business activity taxes. |
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May 24, 2004 |
441 |
| Internet access debate stalled in congress. |
Brief Article |
May 24, 2004 |
211 |
| Senate passes modified version of S. 150. |
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May 3, 2004 |
632 |
| Court allows states to ban local telecom services. |
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Apr 5, 2004 |
737 |
| Court strikes down cable modem ruling. |
Brief Article |
Apr 5, 2004 |
244 |
| FCC prepares to cancel 3,000 public safety radio licenses. |
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Mar 8, 2004 |
322 |
| NLC supports Sens. Alexander, Carper Internet tax bill. |
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Feb 16, 2004 |
426 |
| State of the Union doesn't address municipal priorities. |
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Jan 26, 2004 |
1193 |
| Internet Tax debate continues: call, write senators now to preserve local taxing authority. |
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Oct 20, 2003 |
531 |
| 9th Circuit rejects cable modem appeal. |
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Oct 13, 2003 |
325 |
| Transportation funding bill gets five-month extension. |
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Oct 6, 2003 |
352 |
| Internet tax debate continues. |
Brief Article |
Oct 6, 2003 |
214 |
| House passes permanent ban on Internet taxes. |
Brief Article |
Sep 22, 2003 |
290 |
| FCC reorganizes local, state advisory committee. |
|
Aug 18, 2003 |
481 |
| Senate Committee: make internet tax moratorium permanent. |
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Aug 4, 2003 |
380 |
| Congress moves to expand Internet Tax moratorium for DSL lines. |
Brief Article |
Jul 21, 2003 |
270 |
| FCC preempts local public safety communications ordinance. (Advocacy in Action). |
|
Jul 14, 2003 |
441 |
| Municipal ownership, water transfer taken up by Supreme Court. (Advocacy in Action). |
|
Jul 14, 2003 |
638 |
| Congress mulls FCC's changes to media ownership rules. (Advocacy in Action). |
|
Jun 9, 2003 |
1558 |
| High court: Indian tribes can't sue localities under federal civil rights law. |
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Jun 2, 2003 |
431 |
| Federal Communications Commission announces action plan to streamline siting of cell towers. (Advocacy in Action). |
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May 19, 2003 |
430 |
| FCC to consider changes to media ownership rules. (Advocacy in Action). |
|
May 19, 2003 |
293 |
| Judge: cable modem franchise fee dispute belongs in federal court; NLC litigation against FCC goes to court next month. (Advocacy in Action). |
|
Apr 28, 2003 |
367 |
| FCC opens more spectrum for public safety communications. |
|
Apr 28, 2003 |
460 |
| House members reintroduce bill to free up public safety spectrum. (Advocacy in Action). |
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Mar 31, 2003 |
376 |
| High court rules local governments subject to false claims liability. (Federal Watch). |
Brief Article |
Mar 24, 2003 |
149 |
| States pass streamlined sales tax agreement. |
Brief Article |
Nov 18, 2002 |
224 |
| FCC holds forum on public rights-of-way issues. |
|
Oct 21, 2002 |
1201 |
| NLC files brief cable modem ruling. |
Brief Article |
Oct 14, 2002 |
295 |
| Local governments win in cable franchise transfer issues case. |
Brief Article |
Sep 30, 2002 |
428 |
| White Plains ruling: mixed for cities. |
Brief Article |
Sep 30, 2002 |
486 |
| Telecommunications court decisions victories for cities. |
Brief Article |
Aug 26, 2002 |
753 |
| NARUC rejects detrimental rights-of-way report. |
Brief Article |
Aug 12, 2002 |
515 |
| McCain broadband bill would hurt local governments. |
Brief Article |
Aug 12, 2002 |
655 |
| Telecommunications roundup: Public Safety Interoperability, Technology Program funding. |
Brief Article |
Jul 22, 2002 |
362 |
| Supreme Court roundup: decisions involving tow truck regulation, canvassing permits, privacy. |
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Jul 1, 2002 |
1383 |
| ADA Supreme Court ruling a big win for local governments. |
Brief Article |
Jun 24, 2002 |
723 |
| Local governments will fight cable modem ruling. |
|
May 13, 2002 |
451 |
| Broadband proposal would help small, rural communities. |
|
May 13, 2002 |
701 |
| Justices back local government interests in property rights case. |
Brief Article |
Apr 29, 2002 |
565 |
| High court to weigh whether cities are liable for violating ADA. |
Brief Article |
Apr 29, 2002 |
258 |
| FCC ruling: cable modems not part of cable service; `interstate information service' would not be included in franchise fees. |
|
Apr 1, 2002 |
1047 |
| NTIA weighs in on public rights-of-way debate? |
Brief Article |
Apr 1, 2002 |
341 |
| High court upholds tough anti-drug law for subsidized public housing. |
Brief Article |
Apr 1, 2002 |
501 |
| City leaders push increased broadband access. |
Brief Article |
Mar 25, 2002 |
450 |
| Oregon cites emerge victorious in public rights-of-way litigation. |
Brief Article |
Mar 11, 2002 |
566 |
| House passes Tauzin-Dingell bill; faces fight in Senate. |
Brief Article |
Mar 4, 2002 |
948 |
| Supreme Court hears door-to-door solicitor ordinance case. |
Brief Article |
Mar 4, 2002 |
864 |
| President's budget might hinder digital divide assistance. |
|
Feb 18, 2002 |
1324 |
| Broadband deployment push by industry, administration and congress; local governments are the target: in this industry effort to push broadband deployment, local governments again have come under fire. A recurring theme in TechNet's broadband policy/lobbying positions is the "restrictive nature" of many local governments in protecting public rights-of-way. |
Brief Article |
Jan 28, 2002 |
580 |
| FCC chairman announces new NLC appointments to advisory group. |
Brief Article |
Jan 21, 2002 |
223 |
| Supreme Court hands down four rulings affecting cities. |
|
Jan 21, 2002 |
1850 |
| FCC releases antenna siting fact sheet. |
Brief Article |
Jan 21, 2002 |
383 |
| Supreme Court clarifies `disabled worker' under ADA. |
Brief Article |
Jan 14, 2002 |
833 |
| President Bush signs sweeping education reform bill. |
Brief Article |
Jan 14, 2002 |
510 |
| Bill seeks improvements in public safety communication, spectrum. |
Brief Article |
Dec 24, 2001 |
407 |
| Nextel offers to swap spectrum for reduction in public safety interference. |
Brief Article |
Dec 3, 2001 |
584 |
| Proposals seek cabinet level for homeland security office. |
Brief Article |
Nov 19, 2001 |
703 |
| Public rights-of-way come under attack by FCC, administration. |
|
Nov 19, 2001 |
1048 |
| Congress, Administration Examines Emergency Communication Systems. |
Brief Article |
Oct 22, 2001 |
1384 |
| Technology Issues Abound as Congress Returns to Work. |
Brief Article |
Sep 10, 2001 |
553 |
| Supreme Court Rulings Include Public Safety, Takings, Religious Issues. |
|
Jul 23, 2001 |
1090 |
| Missouri Lawmakers Vote To Limit Right-of-Way Fees. |
Brief Article |
Jul 2, 2001 |
196 |
| Court Rejects Telecom Act Claims In American Tower-D.C. Case. |
Brief Article |
Jul 2, 2001 |
669 |
| Virginia To Appeal Ruling on Municipally Owned Networks. |
Brief Article |
Jul 2, 2001 |
426 |
| Legislation Proposes Planning Grants For Telecommunications. |
Brief Article |
Jul 2, 2001 |
90 |
| Supreme Court Roundup: Justices Make Decisions Regarding Privacy and Public Safety; Religious Accommodation in Public Facilities. |
Brief Article |
Jun 18, 2001 |
969 |
| Appeals Court Remands Telecommunications Act Issues in Florida Case. |
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Jun 4, 2001 |
1052 |
| Victory for Virginia Cities in Effort to Provide Telecom Services. |
Brief Article |
Jun 4, 2001 |
559 |
| Supreme Court Ruling Limits Cost Shifting Attorneys' Fees for Plaintiffs. |
Brief Article |
Jun 4, 2001 |
978 |
| Bills Would Set Up Low-Interest Broadband Loan Program. |
Brief Article |
Jun 4, 2001 |
195 |
| Federal Court Strikes Down Berkeley, Calif., Telecom Ordinance. |
Brief Article |
Jun 4, 2001 |
350 |
| Kansas Legislature Moves to Preempt Local Telecom Controls. |
Brief Article |
Jun 4, 2001 |
414 |
| Senate Approves FCC Nominees. |
Brief Article |
Jun 4, 2001 |
149 |
| Court Strikes Down N.J. Town's Payphone Franchise Fee. |
Brief Article |
May 28, 2001 |
492 |
| Broadband `Relief' Bill May Harm Local Finances. |
|
May 14, 2001 |
1555 |
| Broadband Measure Aims at Rights-of-Way, Local Taxing Authority. |
Brief Article |
May 14, 2001 |
561 |
| Movement on Capitol Hill Could Preempt Municipal Telecom Networks. |
Brief Article |
May 14, 2001 |
387 |
| Appeals Court Overturns City Franchise Laws. |
Brief Article |
Apr 30, 2001 |
680 |
| High Court Gives Police Latitude for Minor Offenses. |
Brief Article |
Apr 30, 2001 |
695 |
| Appeals Court Upholds Denial Of Communications Tower Permit. |
Brief Article |
Apr 30, 2001 |
217 |
| Supreme Court Limits Scope of Civil Rights Suits. |
|
Apr 30, 2001 |
1216 |
| Rulemaking Proposal in Budget Could Threaten E-rate Funds. |
Brief Article |
Apr 23, 2001 |
625 |
| White House Selects 3 Washington Insiders for FCC. |
Brief Article |
Apr 16, 2001 |
632 |
| Illinois Court Rules Municipalities Can't Collect Fees From Cellular Companies. |
Brief Article |
Apr 9, 2001 |
785 |
| FCC Chairman Powell Plans To Make Changes. |
Brief Article |
Apr 9, 2001 |
664 |
| Supreme Court Decisions Boost Patient Privacy, Strengthen Employer Workplace Arbitration. |
Brief Article |
Apr 2, 2001 |
780 |
| Administration Appears to Back Off On E-Rate Changes. |
Brief Article |
Apr 2, 2001 |
686 |
| ACLU, Library Group Sue to Stop Child Internet Protection Act. |
|
Apr 2, 2001 |
1181 |
| Federal Court Upholds City's Telecommunications Ordinance. |
Brief Article |
Apr 2, 2001 |
463 |
| Telecom Bills Move in the House. |
Brief Article |
Apr 2, 2001 |
443 |
| Utah Telecommunications Legislation Preempts Cities. |
Brief Article |
Apr 2, 2001 |
498 |
| McCain Introduces Low-Power Radio Legislation. |
Brief Article |
Apr 2, 2001 |
371 |
| High Court Rules State Workers Can't Sue Under ADA. |
Brief Article |
Feb 26, 2001 |
852 |
| Dilemma Over Cable Franchise Fees Continues. |
|
Feb 26, 2001 |
1269 |
| Congressman Expresses Alarm at Cuts to TOP Funds. |
Brief Article |
Feb 26, 2001 |
394 |
| Bush Plan To Fold E-Rate Program Into Block Grants Draws Fire. |
Brief Article |
Feb 5, 2001 |
959 |
| President Plans To Unleash `Armies of Compassion'. |
|
Feb 5, 2001 |
1156 |
| Bush Chooses Michael Powell for FCC Chairman Post. |
Brief Article |
Feb 5, 2001 |
549 |
| Senate Finance Members Get Behind Broadband Tax Credits. |
Brief Article |
Feb 5, 2001 |
543 |
