from: Keep Us Connected [1]

Hearing and Possible Vote on HB 1500
When: Thursday, May 24 at 10 a.m.
Where: Capitol Building, Room 118, Springfield, Illinois

As originally written, HB 1500 is harmful to the people of Illinois. The Illinois Telecommunications Committee continues to work with the Illinois Attorney General's office, municipalities, public, educational and government (PEG) access TV centers, and other parties on an amendment to HB 1500. Work continues on the original form of HB 1500 in order to protect public access channels and to bring meaningful competition and consumer protections to Illinois residents. Click here for original draft of HB 1500.
Click here to learn more about the Keep Us Connected coalition.

CALL YOUR LEGISLATOR
CLICK HERE [2] to find phone numbers for your state representative.

Talking Points
As originally written, HB 1500:

* Harms Public, Educational and Government (PEG) Access TV channels
* Drops meaningful requirements that companies serve everyone
* Weakens customer service protections
* Harms fair competition

Go to this link to send a letter! [3]