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- Governor Names Stoll to PSC: Gov. Jay Nixon recently appointed Stephen M. Stoll, of Festus, to the Missouri Public Service Commission. Stoll has served as director of administration for Jefferson County since May 2009 and is president of the Jefferson County Municipal League. More>>
 Kingdom Telephone Company Hosts Meeting on Broadband Internet and USF Kingdom Telephone Company hosted Senator Roy Blunt; Missouri Representatives Jeannie Riddle, Jay Houghton, and John Cauthorn; local officials, and area businessmen at a meeting August 24, 2011 to discuss broadband Internet and the Universal Service Fund (USF). General Manager Tom Young stressed the continuing importance of the USF and the Rural Utilities Service (RUS) loan program to rural telecommunications. Both programs face uncertainty and the promise of change that may adversely affect communities in traditionally hard-to-serve areas such as rural Missouri. Young outlined the difficulties of serving sparsely populated areas with difficult and challenging terrain. He explained that the proposed FCC rule changes could impact negatively on the availability, quality, and price of broadband. The group also discussed regulatory pressures on small businesses that may stifle job creation and new investment, the federal deficit, and the environment.
- MTIA Member Don Kelly Among National Finalists: Don Kelly, owner of MTIA member company Don E. Kelly Contractor based in Norwood, Missouri, is among 12 national finalists for Contractor of the Year 2011, sponsored by construction equipment manufacturer Caterpillar and leading construction trade magazine Equipment World. More>>
- President’s Message: 2011 Report to the Membership
After months of debate, discussion, advocacy and anxiety, the details are finally coming into focus on the full impact of the comprehensive FCC Order. This new blueprint for our collective future points out the need as never before for solid business plans, targeted use of resources, and strong, strategic partnerships. It also places a higher value on innovative thinking, new technological solutions and collaborative efforts --- all opportunities available to members active in our association. More>>
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