Stop the FCC from Defunding PEG Channels - Co-Sponsor The Protect Community Television Act
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Feb 24th, 2019Thomas A. K. from Somerville, MA writes:
I am a strong supporter of community access and open media. Please keep our historically important public sphere of critical debate open, accessible and resourced. -
Feb 24th, 2019Joann W. from Pompton Plains, NJ signed.
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No, CancelFeb 23rd, 2019Doug H. from Somerville, MA signed.
Feb 22nd, 2019Rich M. from Wallingford, CT writes:
The commercial interests that use our public rights of way must give back to the community. PEG is how this is done and should continue. It is a vital part of free speech. I would support public dollar matching contribution to fees already collected to help offset declining subscribers.REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelFeb 22nd, 2019Eric D. from Farmington, CT writes:
I strongly oppose the FCC's conclusions in the Second Further Notice of Proposed Rule Making. I fully support the filed Comments of the Cable Act Preservation Alliance (“CAPA”) and the CT Alliance for Community Media. If limitations are needed to stop “end-run fee caps”, it cannot be at the expense of PEGs. If you rule against PEGs, you will reverse the intention of the 1984 Cable Act to enhance local voices, serve local viewers and strengthen local democracy. If you define “in-kind” support in such a broad fashion, the rule making will force the State of CT to choose between franchise fees and PEG channels. The local presence of the PEGs in CT encourage viewers in its cities and towns to watch cable television as was intended by the 1984 Cable Act. DO NOT ALLOW cable operators to reduce franchise fee support for PEGs.REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelFeb 22nd, 2019Mark N. from Keene, NH signed.
Feb 21st, 2019Peter F. from Pasadena, CA signed.
Feb 21st, 2019Paul L. from Mansfield, MA writes:
I oppose any change to the FCC proposes for changing/rewriting of the 1984 Cable Act. Many fo our local communities in Southeast Mass. (Foxboro, Mansfield and many other communities around) enjoy our local television and the local High School games and local programming provided by local talent at all levels of experitise.REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelFeb 21st, 2019Paul L. from Mansfield, MA writes:
I oppose any change to the FCC proposes for changing/rewriting of the 1984 Cable Act. Many fo our local communities in Southeast Mass. (Foxboro, Mansfield and many other communities around) enjoy our local television and the local High School games and local programming provided by local talent at all levels of experitise.REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelFeb 21st, 2019Paul L. from Mansfield, MA writes:
I oppose any change to the FCC proposes for changing/rewriting of the 1984 Cable Act. Many fo our local communities in Southeast Mass. (Foxboro, Mansfield and many other communities around) enjoy our local television and the local High School games and local programming provided by local talent at all levels of experitise.REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelFeb 21st, 2019Paul L. from Mansfield, MA writes:
I oppose any change to the FCC proposes for changing/rewriting of the 1984 Cable Act. Many fo our local communities in Southeast Mass. (Foxboro, Mansfield and many other communities around) enjoy our local television and the local High School games and local programming provided by local talent at all levels of experitise.REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelFeb 21st, 2019Paul L. from Mansfield, MA writes:
I oppose any change to the FCC proposes for changing/rewriting of the 1984 Cable Act. Many fo our local communities in Southeast Mass. (Foxboro, Mansfield and many other communities around) enjoy our local television and the local High School games and local programming provided by local talent at all levels of experitise.REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelFeb 21st, 2019Paul L. from Mansfield, MA writes:
I oppose any change to the FCC proposes for changing/rewriting of the 1984 Cable Act. Many fo our local communities in Southeast Mass. (Foxboro, Mansfield and many other communities around) enjoy our local television and the local High School games and local programming provided by local talent at all levels of experitise.REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelFeb 21st, 2019Noel C. from Kula, HI writes:
Maui County depends on our PEG access channels to deliver County Government to our three island County. Please stop this Trump FCC from robbing the funds from our PEG Channels.REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelFeb 21st, 2019Noel C. from Kula, HI writes:
Maui County depends on our PEG access channels to deliver County Government to our three island County. Please stop this Trump FCC from robbing the funds from our PEG Channels.REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelFeb 21st, 2019CARL S. from San Diego, CA signed.
Feb 20th, 2019Alan E. from Foxboro, MA writes:
I do not support any changes by the FCC that will reduce the level of monetary support for local access community cable.REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelFeb 20th, 2019Alan E. from Foxboro, MA writes:
I do not support any changes by the FCC that will reduce the level of monetary support for local access community cable.REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelFeb 20th, 2019Alan E. from Foxboro, MA writes:
I do not support any changes by the FCC that will reduce the level of monetary support for local access community cable.REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelFeb 20th, 2019Charlotte N. from Bristol, CT writes:
I fully support the filed Comments of the Cable Act Preservation Alliance (“CAPA”) and the CT Alliance for Community Media.REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelFeb 20th, 2019Joanie S. from Farmington, CT writes:
I strongly oppose the FCCs conclusions and I support the filed Comments of the Cable Act Preservation Alliance (“CAPA”). If limitations need to be set to stop “end-run fee caps”, it cannot be at the expense of PEGs which are not the problem. The local presence of the PEG in my area encourages viewers in our central CT region of eight cities and towns to watch cable television as was intended by the 1984 Cable Act – by enhancing local voices, serving local viewers and strengthening our local democracy. By defining “in-kind” support in an overly broad fashion, the rule making will shift the fair balance between local and state authorities and cable operators and will force communities to choose between franchise fees and PEG channels which was never the intent of the Act. By allowing cable operators to reduce franchise fee support for local communities if they opt for local channels, the FNPRM diminishes the ability of PEG channels to serve communities such as ours. PLEASE...we ask that it not be adopted.REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelFeb 20th, 2019Greg O. from Vineyard Haven, MA writes:
MVTV is a huge asset to all the towns of Martha's Vineyard. It's programming informs, entertains and educates the year round and seaonal residents of our community. They provide service to the schools, the elderly and the young, and the community would suffer were their funding to be eliminated and if the the staff needed to spend large portions of the week into constant fund raising rather than creating quality programming and performing community outreach.REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelFeb 20th, 2019Steve V. from Fairhaven, MA writes:
PUBLIC, EDUCATIONAL, & GOVERNMENT access TV is an extremely important cornerstone to Free Speech and Democracy! PEG provides a voice to those and about issues, not covered by commercial media. PEG provides training and experience in producing local programs, and an opportunity to consider careers in journalism to students, while learning Media Literacy. PEG provides knowledge and participation in local government, to those unable to attend public meetings. PEG is a HUGE bargain for a miniscule fee that does not cost Media Corporations a dime. Keep PEG part of what makes America Great!REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelFeb 20th, 2019Steve V. from Fairhaven, MA writes:
PUBLIC, EDUCATIONAL, & GOVERNMENT access TV is an extremely important cornerstone to Free Speech and Democracy! PEG provides a voice to those and about issues, not covered by commercial media. PEG provides training and experience in producing local programs, and an opportunity to consider careers in journalism to students, while learning Media Literacy. PEG provides knowledge and participation in local government, to those unable to attend public meetings. PEG is a HUGE bargain for a miniscule fee that does not cost Media Corporations a dime. Keep PEG part of what makes America Great!REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelFeb 20th, 2019Peter M. from Norway, ME writes:
PEG stations provide a valuable role in the community by being a resource for the public to learn skills and produce local programming. PEG stations provide a vital service to the communities by giving access to the residents who may not be able to attend public events such as Government meetings, Graduations and local events. If Passed the FCC rulings could make it impossible for PEG stations to exist.REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelFeb 20th, 2019Suzanna N. from Edgartown, MA writes:
Public access TV allows transparency of our local boards and their meetings. For those of us who cannot attend all of the meetings of our towns and committees on Martha’s Vineyard Having these meetings aired is of great importanceREPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelFeb 20th, 2019Suzanna N. from Edgartown, MA writes:
Public access TV allows transparency of our local boards and their meetings. For those of us who cannot attend all of the meetings of our towns and committees on Martha’s Vineyard Having these meetings aired is of great importanceREPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelFeb 20th, 2019Suzanna N. from Edgartown, MA writes:
Public access TV allows transparency of our local boards and their meetings. For those of us who cannot attend all of the meetings of our towns and committees on Martha’s Vineyard Having these meetings aired is of great importanceREPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelFeb 20th, 2019Someone from Wappingers Falls, NY writes:
I've been a public access coordinator for a very long time. Access is very important to get the views an opinions out from groups that would not necessarily be heard. Please keep the PEG channels.REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelFeb 19th, 2019Amos K. from South Easton, MA writes:
This is a needed function in the community.REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelFeb 19th, 2019Evelyn M. from Hanover, NH writes:
Please preserve this vital public service & resource!REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelFeb 19th, 2019Mary N. from Hartford, VT writes:
Please preserve this treasured resource! We depend on it to watch tapes of our local government activities (selectboard meetings, school board meetings, other town groups) so that we can vote responsibly.REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelFeb 19th, 2019John-Jay S. from Albany, NY writes:
ALBANY NY Needs PUPLIC TV PROG. by the Library! Most community programs have HIGH quality!REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelFeb 19th, 2019John-Jay S. from Albany, NY writes:
ALBANY NY Needs PUPLIC TV PROG. by the Library! Most community programs have HIGH quality!REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelFeb 19th, 2019John-Jay S. from Albany, NY writes:
ALBANY NY Needs PUPLIC TV PROG. by the Library! Most community programs have HIGH quality!REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelFeb 19th, 2019John-Jay S. from Albany, NY writes:
ALBANY NY Needs PUPLIC TV PROG. by the Library! Most community programs have HIGH quality!REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelFeb 19th, 2019Someone from Albany, NY writes:
ALBANY NY Needs PUPLIC TV PROG. by the Library! Most community programs have HIGH quality!REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelFeb 19th, 2019John-Jay S. from Albany, NY writes:
ALBANY NY Needs PUPLIC TV PROG. by the Library! Most community programs have HIGH quality!REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelFeb 19th, 2019John-Jay S. from Albany, NY writes:
ALBANY NY Needs PUPLIC TV PROG. by the Library! Most community programs have HIGH quality!REPORT COMMENTS
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