Maine
Maine Lawmakers Push Bill to Require Chevron Deference at State Level
Supporters argue the bill would preserve agency expertise in complex rulemaking
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FCC
FCC Travel Freeze Forces Gomez to Pay Her Own Way to NAB Show
The FCC suspended commissioner travel with no public explanation.
Kentucky
Kentucky’s New Regulation Law Faces Legal Pushback
House Bill 6 bars state agencies in Kentucky from issuing new regulations that would cost more than $500,000
Defense Department
FCC to Vote on Revamping Satellite Rules, 37 GHz Framework
The agency's next meeting is on April 28.
Broadband Live
Broadband Breakfast on April 9, 2025 - Precision Agriculture and Connectivity
Join us as we explore the opportunities and challenges at the intersection of broadband and agriculture.
Broadband Mapping and Data
FCC’s New Broadband Fabric Now Governs High-Cost Program Oversight
States, ISPs still struggling to challenge its accuracy
Charter
Charter Finalizes $49.5 Million Purchase of Bardstown Connect
The city will continue managing customer service and billing until Charter assumes full control
Utah
Utah Enacts Tech Laws on Youth Safety and Data Privacy
The App Store Accountability Act requires app stores to verify users’ ages and obtain parental consent for minors
BEAD
Rhode Island Open for BEAD Applications
The deadline for submissions is May 9.
SpaceX
Starlink Becomes Punching Bag Amid Global Backlash to Trump Tariffs
Canada’s westernmost territory halts use of Elon Musk’s satellite service, ends presence on X, and pulls Tesla rebates in protest.
New York
April 25 Deadline for New York Municipal Broadband
New York opened applications for nearly $50 million toward municipal networks.
Funding
North Carolina Announces $22 Million in Broadband Grant Awards
The money comes from the state’s Completing Access to Broadband program, funded by $400 million from the American Rescue Plan Act.
Social Media
Experts Call for Congressional Action on Kids' Online Safety
Bipartisan support grows for KOSA despite implementation concerns.
Free Speech
Carr Fires Back at Blumenthal Over Media Probes
FCC Chairman says he is treating all parties fairly
Rural
Everstream Solutions Proposes to Delay Pennsylvania Market Exit
TDS has agreed to Everstream's six-month delay.
BEAD
States Advance BEAD Subgrantee Selection Amid Federal Uncertainty
New Mexico, Hawaii report strong provider interest as more states move to prepare final proposals.
