Well, we are really facing some nasty stuff in Michigan.

Here's the scoop. Yesterday the MI senate passed HB6456 (S-2). It is a bill that AT&T wants passed. They say it will create competition for your cable dollars and that prices will go down.

Many of you know this stuff, but here it goes.

Here's the big deal. Franchise Fees.

It was determined long ago by the government that 'We the People' own the airwaves. That's why you bought a radio or TV and that was it. You hooked it up to an antena and you recieved programming free of charge. The programming was paid for by advertisers.

Comment from danielle martin on December 19, 2006 - 12:52pm

Hey Richard,

I've been following the Michigan legislation and yes, it makes me a bit depressed. I know there's a few public access stations that wanted to get VISTAs and now they're afraid they won't have the funding to support them.

Good luck...

-Danielle