Passing on this news from the Massachusetts chapter, that their bill to promote high definition carriage and proper listing of PEG programs on the Electronic Program Guide (that’s HD and EPG, in case you’re not up on acronyms), was passed by their state Senate.
As reported on their website: “The bill now goes to the House for consideration. If passed by the Legislature, the bill would be the first of its kind to be successful in the country, positioning Massachusetts as a leader.”
Meanwhile in New York, legislature passed a resolution honoring the work Access Chautauqua County TV for a long-running program, “Chautauqua Sunrise.” Executive Director Chuck Kelsey commented on the national ACM listserv: “It’s nice to be recognized every so often.”