Virginia
Spanberger Seeks Rate Freeze in Dominion-NextEra Merger
Spanberger wants large data centers to pay for their own electricity costs
Akshaya Krishnan
Reporter Akshaya Krishnan is a graduate of York University and is based in Toronto. She brings a strong background in politics, government policy, and crime. She is dedicated to uncovering high-impact stories through investigative reporting.
New Mexico
New Mexico Students Protest Data Centers and Permitting Bill
The walkout brought attention to concerns over the environmental and new data centers
Midco Announces CEO Leadership Transition
Pat McAdaragh joined Midco in 1981 and has served in nearly every area of the business.
Welo Expands into East-Central New Hampshire with No-Contract Home Internet
The plans start at $30 a month, with $100 referral credits for all customers.
FCC Approves GCI-Quintillion Submarine Cable Deal to Strengthen Alaska Broadband
The deal is expected to support more reliable connectivity and expand broadband capacity across Alaska.
New Mexico
New Mexico Signs First Federal BEAD Broadband Agreement
The agreement will help bring high-speed internet to thousands of homes, businesses and public institutions in northern New Mexico.
Bankruptcy
Rural Broadband Provider RiverStreet Files for Bankruptcy, Agrees to Sell Assets to Oaktree
RiverStreet’s bankruptcy filing puts the future of its rural broadband operations in the hands of the courts.
Wicker States Case for Standing with Ukraine
Wicker called for a deal to curb attacks on energy infrastructure
Alberta Offers $1,000 Rebate for Rural Satellite Internet
The program targets rural households that lack high-speed broadband.
People
Public Knowledge Expands Broadband Team
The hires coincide with Public Knowledge's push for broadband affordability and stronger consumer protections.
Virginia
Virginia Democratic Senator Proposes Statewide 3-Year Data Center Moratorium
The bill would block local approvals and state permits for new data centers and related energy infrastructure from July 2027.
Alaska
Alaska Communications to Resell Starlink for Remote and Backup Business Internet
Alaska’s remote businesses will soon have another option for staying connected
Arkansas
Arkansas Makes First BEAD Disbursement as Broadband Projects Move Into Implementation
Brightspeed will deliver fiber service to more than 13,700 homes and businesses across 25 counties
5G Home Internet Competition Linked To Lower Cable Prices, CTIA Study Says
Competition from 5G is the driver, wireless association says
Drone Light Show Industry Urges FCC Not to Classify Its Equipment as ‘Military-Grade’
Manufacturers warned that a rapid shift to U.S.-made equipment could reduce safety because domestic suppliers remain limited.
Sen. Cantwell Unveils Six-Point Plan to Govern Frontier AI
The proposal calls for stronger federal oversight of Artificial Intelligence systems
