Sen. Julia Lynn introduced bill to keep cities from starting own TV services

Comcast has canceled a promotional event at the home of a Kansas state senator.The cable company announced the open house in a recent news release that paired Republican Sen. Julia Lynn, of Olathe, and promotional language about its home security service.After queries from The Kansas City Star about an elected official endorsing a commercial service, Comcast moved the event to another home. Comcast spokeswoman Mary Beth Schubert said Comcast didn't provide Lynn with any free products, equipment or services.Earlier this year, a Senate committee that Lynn chairs introduced a bill to keep cities from starting their own TV or broadband services. The measure died in the committee.Lynn said that she thought the Comcast demonstration would give her a better understanding of how security technology works.

Comcast has canceled a promotional event at the home of a Kansas state senator.

The cable company announced the open house in a recent news release that paired Republican Sen. Julia Lynn, of Olathe, and promotional language about its home security service.

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After queries from The Kansas City Star about an elected official endorsing a commercial service, Comcast moved the event to another home. Comcast spokeswoman Mary Beth Schubert said Comcast didn't provide Lynn with any free products, equipment or services.

Earlier this year, a Senate committee that Lynn chairs introduced a bill to keep cities from starting their own TV or broadband services. The measure died in the committee.

Lynn said that she thought the Comcast demonstration would give her a better understanding of how security technology works.