The FCC passed a rule to expand to the use of airwaves. Public interest groups lauded the decision, saying the use of white spaces would provide an alternative to what is being offered by telecom giants AT&T and Verizon Wireless.
Month: November 2008
MD: Slots and Early Voting
The Maryland slots and early voting ballot issues were approved. Voters also approved a lower-profile constitutional amendment, known as Question 1, that would authorize the legislature to establish early voting starting with the 2010 elections. Voters were supporting that measure overwhelmingly.
Recount Looms?
In Minnesota, a recount looms in the race for Senate between Franken, Coleman, and Barkley. Sen. Stevens looks to be up in Alaska and Sen. Smith appears to have a slight lead in Oregon, according to The Times.