Telecommunications and Information Society Policy Forum to be Held on March 7

The annual telecommunications forum will feature a panel discussion with key legislators in the broadband arena.
(Published Mar 5, 2013)

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.

Hubert H. Humphrey School of Public Affairs
Roy Wilkins Room (215)
310 19th Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN 55455
March 7, 2013
4:00 to 5:30 PM

Minnesota Legislative Broadband Panel

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

Please RSVP to tisp@umn.edu. Registration is $10.00 at the door.

The idea behind this forum is simple and essential: purposeful exchange on key issues with engaged stakeholders to create a better information future.

This event is co-sponsored by the League of Minnesota Cities, the Minnesota Municipal Utilities Association and the Association of Minnesota Counties.

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