Arizona
WISPA Warns Against Arizona Bill Targeting Chinese Technology
The introduced bill could potentially harm Arizona’s small ISPs and rural communities, the trade group argued.
Kelcie Lee
Reporter Kelcie Lee studied history, sociology and journalism at the University of California, Berkeley. She has reported for The Daily Californian, EdSource and the Richmond Review/Sunset Beacon.
Wireless
Battle to Bypass Wireless Permitting Continues
New CTIA study reveals efficient wireless development without environmental and historic preservation requirements.
Maryland
Maryland’s Single View Platform Enhances Broadband Development
Officials say platform supports visibility of statewide broadband assets.
Funding
Trump Signs Law Allocating $51M for NTIA, Requires BEAD Funds Briefing in 30 Days
Lawmakers included language directing NTIA to brief Congress within 30 days on its plans for spending all remaining BEAD funds.
universal service
FCC to Vote on Lifeline Reform Next Month
FCC chair says only Americans ‘living and here legally’ should qualify for Lifeline benefits.
New Mexico
New Mexico Senate Bill Would Fund $10M Broadband Subsidy
The bill would replace the expired federal ACP with a state version for low-income households.
Digital Inclusion
TruConnect Proposes Lifeline Benefits Raise to $30
In a meeting with the FCC, a variety of Lifeline reforms were recommended.
Appalachian Regional Commission
House Committee Approves Appalachian Satellite Broadband Bill
The legislation directs GAO to study the use of satellite broadband for economic development in Appalachia.
Wyoming
Wyoming Business Council Faces Possible Dismantling
With the state’s broadband office housed under the council, broadband expansion and deployment may face new oversight.
Broadband's Impact
Your Guide to the Most Important Broadband Conferences of 2026
Broadband Breakfast has assembled a list of the most important broadband conferences of 2026.
Texas
Texas to Expand Internet Access and Flood Monitoring With $29M Grant
This investment will support rural communities in Central Texas.
California
California Expands Broadband Access with $21 Million in Last Mile Funding
Four grants will benefit nearly 64,000 residents, businesses and institutions
Energy
NARUC to Change Leadership Across Board of Directors
NARUC encourages the public to observe Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day as a 'Day of Utility Service' and participate in community service projects.
Oklahoma
Oklahoma Broadband Office Celebrates First Completed Broadband Expansion Projects
State office brings first of many Rescue Plan Act-funded broadband projects online.
Digital Inclusion
Pew: Technology Divides Persist Amid Increased Reliance on Smartphones
As smartphone use increases, broadband subscriptions have decreased, the survey found.
AI
DOJ Launches Task Force to Challenge State AI Regulations
The task force will target state AI policies deemed 'inconsistent' with federal priorities.
