FCC Streamlines Closed-Captioning Filings for PEG Programmers

4 days ago
Michael Bradley

The Federal Communications Commission recently released a long awaited order providing regulatory relief for public, educational, and governmental (“PEG”) access…

Saint Paul Franchise Sets First Progressive Franchise Fee

1 week ago

On September 23, 2026, the Saint Paul City Council voted 7–0 to adopt new electric and gas franchises with Northern…

Minnesota Local Governments Challenge FCC Wireline Preemption Proposal

2 weeks ago

Minnesota cities and commissions told the FCC that its proposed nationwide rules on wireline permitting, fees, and “commingled” fiber would…

Understanding DISH’s Force Majeure Claims and Implications

5 months ago

Municipal governments and public entities that maintain cell tower leases, rooftop agreements, fiber transport contracts, or other infrastructure arrangements with…

Local Governments Stand Up to Unsupported Claims

5 months ago

On behalf of the Northwest Suburbs Cable Communications Commission (NWSCCC), the North Metro Telecommunications Commission (NMTC), and the City of…

Xcel Energy Ordered to Refund $40.6 Million to Customers due to Outage

5 months ago

The Minnesota Public Utilities Commission (PUC) has ordered Xcel Energy to refund $40.6 million—plus interest—to ratepayers. The decision follows a…

Court Vacates Digital Discrimination Rules

5 months ago

Court of Appeals vacates Digital Discrimination Rules on Judicial Review.

California Court Upholds Tax on Video Streaming Services

8 months ago

A municipal voter-approved tax on video services was upheld to apply to video streaming revenues. The decision, California Court of…

Minnesota Local Governments Challenge FCC’s Authority on Broadband

10 months ago

A coalition of Minnesota local governments filed comments with the FCC, asserting that federal preemption of local authority is unsupported.…

Minnesota Cities Tell FCC it has No Authority over Broadband and Limited Authority to Preempt Telecom Regs

11 months ago

Earlier today a coalition of Minnesota Cities, including the League of Minnesota Cities, filed comments in the FCC’s Notice of…

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