Editorial: Wisconsin Legislature shouldn't undermine low-cost Internet network. (Appleton Post-Crescent, 6/13/2011)
Excerpt: Rep. Robin Vos, R-Rochester, a co-chairman of the Legislature's Joint Finance Committee, told the Wisconsin State Journal that he was concerned about WiscNet providing unfair competition for BadgerNet, a network that uses AT&T as its primary vendor.
It's a fair concern, but WiscNet has the advantage of a history of providing Internet access and networking. We want our schools and governments to spend tax dollars wisely, right? So why would we want them to have to spend more money when it's not necessary?
WiscNet is a good deal for those who use it, and a good deal for those who pay for it. It makes no fiscal sense for the Legislature to undermine it.
Related WiscNet posts:
YouTube video. (6/14/2011)
Hedberg Public Library promotes WiscNet. (6/14/2011)
League of Wisconsin Municipalities press release. (6/14/2011)
UW General Counsel opinion. (6/13/2011)
Ars Technica WiscNet coverage. (6/13/2011)
Wausau Daily Herald editorial. (6/13/2011)
If your representative is Robin Vos... (9/13/2011)
Baraboo School Board unhappy with JFC WiscNet action. (6/13/2011)
WiscNet debate from the NE WI prospective. (6/12/2011)
David Weinhold letter to editor. (6122010
Rep. Moelpske's statement. (6/11/2011)
COLAND letter to Sen. Fitzgerald. (6/10/2011)
Rhonda Puntney's op-ed piece. (6/10/2011)
Nass letter to Fitzgerald and Vos. (6/9/2011)
CINC response. (6/9/2011)
UW response. (6/9/2011)
Manna from heaven. (6/8/2011)
Hedberg Public Library promotes WiscNet. (6/14/2011)
League of Wisconsin Municipalities press release. (6/14/2011)
UW General Counsel opinion. (6/13/2011)
Ars Technica WiscNet coverage. (6/13/2011)
Wausau Daily Herald editorial. (6/13/2011)
If your representative is Robin Vos... (9/13/2011)
Baraboo School Board unhappy with JFC WiscNet action. (6/13/2011)
WiscNet debate from the NE WI prospective. (6/12/2011)
David Weinhold letter to editor. (6122010
Rep. Moelpske's statement. (6/11/2011)
COLAND letter to Sen. Fitzgerald. (6/10/2011)
Rhonda Puntney's op-ed piece. (6/10/2011)
Nass letter to Fitzgerald and Vos. (6/9/2011)
CINC response. (6/9/2011)
UW response. (6/9/2011)
Manna from heaven. (6/8/2011)
Sen. Pam Galloway and Rep. Jerry Petrowski need to hear about WiscNet from their constituents. (6/8/2011)
But, federal funds to expand high-speed Internet could be reviewed. (6/8/2011)
But, federal funds to expand high-speed Internet could be reviewed. (6/8/2011)
Sen. Vinehout statement. (6/7/2011)
Rep. Clark statement. (6/7/2011)
Tony Evers' memo. (6/7/2011)
Unintended consequence of section 25? (6/7/2011)
Section 23: what the fuss is about. (6/7/2011)
A crowbar: A tool we don't need for WiscNet. (6/7/2011)
WiscNet needs your attention and immediate action. (6/6/2011)
The end of WiscNet as we know it. (6/5/2011)
Rep. Clark statement. (6/7/2011)
Tony Evers' memo. (6/7/2011)
Unintended consequence of section 25? (6/7/2011)
Section 23: what the fuss is about. (6/7/2011)
A crowbar: A tool we don't need for WiscNet. (6/7/2011)
WiscNet needs your attention and immediate action. (6/6/2011)
The end of WiscNet as we know it. (6/5/2011)
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