distributed cable networks; and
WHEREAS, The programming provided by PCN expanded from
educational programming to public affairs programming, and in
1995, PCN began providing blanket coverage of the General
Assembly; and
WHEREAS, For the last 20 years, PCN has provided
Pennsylvanians with gavel-to-gavel coverage of a state
legislature, including floor proceedings, hearings, news
conferences, speeches and other events of public interest
addressed within the Capitol, with full access and cooperation
from Senate and House caucuses and Commonwealth Media Services;
and
WHEREAS, PCN has consistently presented nonpartisan, unedited
and balanced coverage, providing Pennsylvanians with a reliable
and untainted view of the legislative process; and
WHEREAS, PCN provides programming using the highest available
levels of technology and quality, with a fiber feed directly
from the Capitol, transmission via satellite and high-definition
service in selected locations; and
WHEREAS, PCN is nationally recognized as the premiere state
public affairs network and serves as a model for other states in
offering 24-7 programming of State legislative action, facility
tours, sports championships and other events of interest taking
place in Pennsylvania; and
WHEREAS, Cable companies in Pennsylvania provide PCN with
more than 85% of its funding, which supports the maintenance of
its superior level of programming and public services; and
WHEREAS, Independent, family-owned cable operators in this
Commonwealth continue to outnumber those in other states and,
joining with multiple-system operators, serve 3 million
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