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State Republican platform amendment opposing government-owned broadband draws debate
Summary
A proposed platform plank opposing government-owned and government-run broadband networks drew supporters urging market solutions and opponents who called the plank too specific for the party platform; presenters and questioners debated whether the issue should be a resolution rather than a core platform value.
Greg Hughes (speaking for sponsor Willie Billings) explained a proposed platform amendment in the regulation section opposing government-owned and managed broadband networks. Hughes said the amendment would underscore that government ownership can chill private-sector investment — particularly in more populated cities where local governments have the tax base…
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