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Note: An example of what we can expect to see when state franchising rollouts impact on current city-cable franchise negotiations.

from: Arizona Daily Star

Takeover language may scuttle Cox pact
By Rob O'Dell
Arizona Daily Star
Published: 03.10.2007

The up and down negotiations between the city and Cox Communications over its cable franchise look to be heading down again.

Note: An example of what we can expect to see when state franchising rollouts imapact on current city-cable franchise negotiations.

from: Arizona Daily Star

Takeover language may scuttle Cox pact
By Rob O'Dell
Arizona Daily Star
Published: 03.10.2007

The up and down negotiations between the city and Cox Communications over its cable franchise look to be heading down again.

from: KOLD News

Tucson Likely to Have Less Public Access Channels

March 2, 2007 09:02 PM

By J.D. Wallace, KOLD News 13 Reporter

There are plenty of channels to choose from, but the city is fighting to protect some of them.

"Part of what we're fighting for is, who we are as a community, and that kind of discussion of exchange of ideas has always been a part of Tucson," said Ward 6 Councilwoman Nina Trasoff.

Note: Arizona passed a form of statewide video franchise last year. Now Tucson is in a struggle with COX, the local cable provider which is playing hard ball in negotiations and is now attempting to push through more legislation, HB 2069, that would force cities to accept the state franchise from cable companies. We can expect to see these battles arise around the country as more statewide franchises are forced upon cities.