Kid co-host Jeremy Abare takes a State House Tour with State Representative Vincent Pedone (D) Massachusetts.

• learn the history behind the building
• see the historical works of art
• go into the two chambers for a private tour
• amaze your friends with interesting facts
• Learn what goes on when making laws.

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David Newman from Keep It Local Network writes:

Congratulations on an overwhelming turnout at the State House on June 5th.

A well-deserved THANK YOU! to everyone who took the time to attend the hearing, testify, contact their legislator and send in letters to their hometown papers in an all out effort to protect local control. By filling the auditorium with hundreds of supporters sporting “Keep It Local” and “Don’t Mess with Access” stickers, we sent a clear and colorful message to the Telecommunications Committee that they ought to oppose the Verizon special deal legislation. With hundreds of municipal officials and PEG access advocates, we pointed out why changing the local franchising process is completely unnecessary and would jeopardize local authority and community access.

The numbers and arguments presented to the Committee also lead to an impressive amount of favorable news coverage.

Below are a few articles/links you may want to review, including Somerville Cable Access Television’s terrific overview of the day.

We’ll keep you posted on any future developments, but please help us continue to build support by signing up more friends and co-workers to the Network. Signing up more individuals, municipalities and organizations is the best way to maintain our strength and prepare for any new threats to local control. Just direct folks to www.keepitlocalma.com - where they can learn about the issue, review recent news, local resolutions and find a copy of the statement of support.

Thanks again for your help… it’s made a big difference.

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Somerville Cable: “Report On Verizon Bill State House Public Hearing”

http://www.boston.com/business/technology/articles/2007/06/06/verizon_officials_catch_static_over_cable_tv_plan/

Boston Globe: “Verizon officials catch static over cable TV plan”

http://blog.masslive.com/breakingnews/2007/06/cable_tv_licensing_bill_comes.html

Springfield Republican: “Cable TV licensing bill comes under fire”

http://www.patriotledger.com/articles/2007/06/06/opinion/opin02.txt

The Patriot Ledger: “Communities must retain local cable control”

NO EXPERIENCE NECCESARY! Females (5-22)

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Mission:

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For More Info on your State and Local Pageants:
Barbara & Kristin Thurston (Co-Directors)
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603-569-3105

National Office
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