MPR's Andrew Haeg presents various local viewpoints on the telecommunication regulations debate. The Ventura administration wants to dramatically change the way the state regulates telecommunications. The goal is to foster competition for telephone and cable customers throughout the state, and, by doing so affordable and advanced services to all Minnesotans.

Ventura allies are expected to introduce legislation supporting the governor's proposals…but they face significant obstacles, as some legislators don't see any need to fix what may not be broken.