Spectrum
FCC Moves Forward on Efforts to Promote Spectrum
Both the AWS-3 and Upper C-Band items included language seeking input on boosting Tribal spectrum ownership
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Crypto
Presidential Meme Coins Should Be Against the Law, House Democrat Says
Rep. Sam Liccardo of San Jose set to introduce the Modern Emoluments and Malfeasance Enforcement, or MEME Act, Thursday
Congress
Lawmakers Introduce Bill to Defund NPR
Would remove all federal funding for the media organization
Digital Inclusion
California Lawmaker Moves to Cap Broadband Prices
After Supreme Court upholds New York’s $15 Internet law, Tasha Boerner said she ‘looks forward to sharing her legislation soon.'
Digital Inclusion
Digital Equity Grantees Hopeful Amid Uncertainty
The Biden NTIA recommended more than $600 million for broadband adoption efforts.
Education
Thune: Expect Senate Resolution Overturning FCC’s Wi-Fi Hotspot Rules
The Congressional Review Act resolution will likely be taken up soon, Thune said.
Massachusetts
Massachusetts Broadband Institute Introduces $9.44 Million Launchpad Program
The program will address gaps identified in the state’s digital equity plan
FCC
Former Commissioners, Policy Experts Endorse Trusty for FCC
Trusty was nominated to be fifth FCC commissioner in January
FCC
Carr Appoints New FCC Deputy General Counsel
Bradley Craigmyle appointed Deputy General Counsel for litigation
Expert Opinion
How Should Secretary Lutnick Reform the $42 Billion Broadband Program?
For $849 million, Americans should expect modern data analytics, cost analysis, and competitive auctions to deploy billions of dollars of funding.
Cox Communications
Cable Re-ups Push for Pole Attachment Timelines
The industry wants a firm deadline for utilities to process large pole attachment requests.
Energy
Senate to Weigh Opposing Resolutions Targeting Trump and Biden Energy Policies
One seeks to overturn Trump's emergency energy declaration, the other targets Biden's methane gas fee.
Congress
Senate Amendment Would Curb Costly FCC Regulations
Effort believed to be a preliminary step toward passage of the REINS Act.
Infrastructure
NARUC Wants Copper Theft Federally Criminalized
Group says stricter penalties needed to modernize communications protection.
Nuclear
Energy Secretary Touts Nuclear Power as Tech Sector's Thirst for Electricity Grows
Federal energy analysts say the U.S. has generated more nuclear electricity than any other country.
California
California Opens BEAD Funding Window to ISPs
State set to receive nearly $2 billion from NTIA.
