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Missouri
River of the big canoes
Current issues affecting Missouri
The 2009 Missouri Legislature is now in session. Some of the communications legislation before the legislature includes:
House Bill 465 – Expands the No-call List to include cell phone numbers, prohibits sending unsolicited faxes and text messages, and prohibits using automatic dialing announcing devices in certain situations.
House Bill 26 – Prohibits a person from operating a motor vehicle on public property while using a wireless telephone with certain exceptions.
Senate Bill 129 – Prohibits school bus drivers from using wireless telephones or other electronic wireless communication devices while operating school buses on the highways.
Senate Bill 130 – Prohibits drivers from sending text messages or electronic messages while operating motor vehicles on highways within Missouri except under limited circumstances.
Senate Bill 207 – Creates consumer notification requirements for data security breaches.
Missouri Research Papers
Coming soon!
Missouri Telephone Access Fees Need Reform!
Take a moment to watch this short, two-minute video about why the current system of unbalanced switched access fees in Missouri needs to be reformed.
Battle Brewing Between Charter and DirecTV
over a recent advertising campaign that highlights Charter’s recent bankruptcy and apparently poses questions about Charter’s ability to adequately service their customers.
Missouri Lawmakers Go High-Tech with Communications Efforts
Tony Messenger of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch highlights Missouri’s US Senator Claire McCaskill and others among the growing ranks of Missouri lawmakers who use social networking sites and new media technology to communicate with their constituents.
Missouri Legislative Wrap-up
The Missouri General Assembly wrapped-up the 2008 legislative session on May 16 and it was another good year for communications policy.
Metal Thieves Knock Out Phone Service in Kansas City
For the last several years, copper theft has been a growing problem in states across the country. Recently, telephone customers in the Kansas City area have suffered extended loss of service after copper phone lines have been stolen.
Blunt Signs Bill Expanding Choice for Missouri Cable Customers
Gov. Matt Blunt today signed legislation to provide Missourians greater choice and lower prices for cable services.