State Senator talks about support for broadband access in article
By Tim Schaffer
Newark Advocate
During debate on SB 162 in the Senate, I gained approval of an amendment that creates the Select Committee on Telecommunications Regulatory Reform. This eight-member panel will be composed of four legislators, a representative of the Governor's office, a representative from the Ohio Public Utilities Commission, a representative from the telecommunications industry and one person from the Ohio Consumers Counsel. The committee is tasked with examining the impact of SB 162 on telephone rates, how people are getting Lifeline services and advances in broadband Internet deployment to rural Appalachian areas. It will have to report back to the General Assembly with its analysis no later than four years after the bill goes into effect.
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Newark Advocate
During debate on SB 162 in the Senate, I gained approval of an amendment that creates the Select Committee on Telecommunications Regulatory Reform. This eight-member panel will be composed of four legislators, a representative of the Governor's office, a representative from the Ohio Public Utilities Commission, a representative from the telecommunications industry and one person from the Ohio Consumers Counsel. The committee is tasked with examining the impact of SB 162 on telephone rates, how people are getting Lifeline services and advances in broadband Internet deployment to rural Appalachian areas. It will have to report back to the General Assembly with its analysis no later than four years after the bill goes into effect.
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