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City to pay out $200,000 a year for CAT operating costs
By EMILIE RUSCH
February 5, 2008 | 12:07 p.m. CST

COLUMBIA — Funding problems could finally be a thing of the past for Columbia Access Television after the City Council voted early Tuesday morning in favor of a five-year contract that would pay out $200,000 a year for operating costs starting next fiscal year.

from: The Columbia Missourian

Columbia Access Television: Is the show over?
The public access station is at a crossroads
By EMILIE RUSCH

January 04, 2008

COLUMBIA — A canopy of studio lights from years gone by — still bearing the stenciled letters of the KTVI television station in St. Louis — hangs from the rafters of Studio A at the Stephens College Helis Communication Center.

from: Branson Agent

Gov. Blunt Honored as Technology Statesman of the Year

Missouri Governor's Office Press Release

ST. LOUIS - Gov. Matt Blunt today was honored by the Missouri Enterprise Technology Association as the Technology Statesman of the Year.

"One of the commitments I made when I ran for governor was to create efficiencies in state government by putting Missouri on the cutting-edge of technology," Blunt said. "In health care, I want Missourians to benefit from the most technologically advanced systems of care. In communications, I want Missourians to benefit from the most robust competition possible, competition that includes video cable. In education, I want to provide our students with the tools they need to succeed in the Math, Engineering, Technology and Science based careers of the future."

from: KOMU

More Funding For CAT-3

COLUMBIA - Columbia Public Access Television (CAT-3) operates on a very small budget. However, a rise in cable franchise fee rates will give CAT-3 a boost.

Although Cable Access Television does not turn a high profit, those who work on it say it is still work all the time.

from: KOMU

More Funding For CAT-3

COLUMBIA - Columbia Public Access Television (CAT-3) operates on a very small budget. However, a rise in cable franchise fee rates will give CAT-3 a boost.

Although Cable Access Television does not turn a high profit, those who work on it say it is still work all the time.

from: Columbia Missourian

CAT may get temporary budget in December

By EMILIE RUSCH

November 5, 2007 | 10:29 p.m. CST

COLUMBIA — By January, Columbia Access Television could finally have more stable funding — for nine months.

But once the fiscal calendar page flips from 2008 to 2009, the public access channel’s funding could be less certain.

Note: Absurd. At&T was given immense giveaways in the state franchise - in granting tax credits, Gov. Blunt is merely paying back the campaign donations he received from AT&T with tax-payer dollars. Meanwhile, PEG enters are closing down in parts of Missouri . . .

from: Branson Agent

Note: In states where state video franchises have passed or are pending, many cable companies have stalled or refused to honor existing local franchise agreements. This results in access centers losing anticipated operating revenue and having to resort to court battles, a reduction in services or closure.

from: Columbian Missourian

from: KOMU TV

"CAT" May Say Goodbye

COLUMBIA - Imagine watching your favorite TV show and all of a sudden the screen goes black- off the air. That's just what may happen to Columbia's cable access channel.

The cameras and equipment are enough to give anyone a hunger for the limelight. At Stephens Hall, a room downstairs is starving for cash.

from: Colombia Tribune

September 04, 2007

Blunt touts cable bill at Columbia visit

CenturyTel — a company known in the area for telephone and Internet service — will enter the Columbia television provider market at the end of the month, putting the agency on a collision course with Mediacom and satellite companies.