Data Center
Arkansas County’s Data Center Moratorium Failed Over Vote Miscount
Pulaski’s moratorium fell short of the two-thirds threshold for emergency ordinances.
Zach Stark
Zach Stark studied Philosophy, Politics and Law at Binghamton University with a concentration in Political and Ethical Theory. His interests include artificial intelligence, telecommunications policy, and the economic impact of emerging technologies.
CRTC
Trump Diplomat Denounces Canada’s ‘Netflix Tax’
CRTC’s new 15% streaming obligation draws accusations of discrimination against American companies.
AI
Sanders Calls For Nationalizing AI Stock
The senator’s proposal would establish a sovereign wealth fund comprising 50 percent of the stock of large AI companies.
FCC
FCC’s Jay Schwarz Touts Deregulation, Increased Competition in Broadband
‘Speeds are up, prices are down and competition is intensifying’ says the FCC Space Bureau Chief
Funding
NYC Public Advocate Outlines 15-Year Municipal Broadband Plan
Jumaane Williams's ‘Internet for All’ proposal would create a nonprofit public internet option, aiming to expand fiber access citywide.
Crypto
Google Employee Accused of Insider Trading on Polymarket
CFTC says Michele Spagnuolo made $1.2 million placing bets on Google’s 2025 'Year in Search Data'
Rural
Great Plains Communications Says Rural Providers Will Need Support Beyond BEAD
Executive says rising bandwidth demands and sparse population make long-term support necessary.
USF
ProPublica Investigation Prompts Debate on USF Reform
The report scrutinized the incentive structure of the Alaska Connect Fund subsidies.
Public Safety
FCC Commissioner Trusty Highlights National Security and Rural Broadband
Olivia Trusty, one of two Republican FCC Commissioners, returned from a visit to Nebraska hosted by Sen. Deb Fischer (R)
Arkansas
Executive Director Molinaro Retiring from Broadband Association of Arkansas
Joe Molinaro has served as Executive Director since 2008
