NTIA Not Swayed by California Public Utility Letter on BEAD Conditions
Advocacy groups had urged the state not to accept $1.4 billion in broadband funding, fearing state regulations would be preempted
WASHINGTON, Nov. 5, 2026 – The Trump administration isn’t giving a lot of weight to California’s concerns about conditions tied to $1.4 billion in broadband funding.
The California Public Utilities Commission said Tuesday it had accepted that money, but sent a letter to the Commerce Department saying the terms of its grant agreement were vague and didn’t override state laws.
