Senator Johnson Gets Cozy with Verizon |
Elections, Elected Officials, Political Parties |
Written by Democratic Party of Wisconsin |
Tuesday, 09 August 2016 12:01 |
Wisconsin ranks 49th among states in average internet speed. Verizon has spent $5.4 million in lobbying this year. Is that why he’s opposed faster connections? MADISON - Yesterday the NY Times ran an expose on Washington think tanks acting as corporate lobbyists, and guess who made a cameo? In a photo, Senator Johnson is seen meeting with a corporate consultant for Verizon (who has already spent $5.4 million in lobbying this year). Now we know why he’s opposed faster internet speeds despite the fact that Wisconsin ranks 49th among states when it comes to download speeds. |