Infrastructure
Early Communication Key for Avoiding Utility Damage, Experts Say
Municipalities and locating companies can struggle to keep up with large projects, they said.
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Rural
Stakeholders Protest Rural Utilities Service Budget Cuts
Loans are 'a win-win situation for rural consumers and American taxpayers' because they are paid back with interest, the groups said.
Digital Inclusion
Sen. Murray Blasts Lutnick on Cuts to Digital Equity Program
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick says courts will decide the issue
House Appropriations
Lutnick: New BEAD NOFO Likely Out Friday
Secretary of Commerce vows to get the money out in 2025.
FCC
Republican Majority Derailed as FCC Loses Two Members
Senate to accelerate confirmation of Trump nominee Olivia Trusty following Simington’s surprise exit.
California
Palo Alto Prepares for Fiber Network
Another city opts for fiber broadband.
Digital Inclusion
California Assembly Passes $15-a-Month Internet Bill
The act could save Californians $1 billion annually, but ISPs worry about costs
Funding
Cantwell Pushes Back on Trump’s Bid to Defund Public Broadcasting
Cantwell seeks to protect NPR and PBS
BEAD
Utah, New Mexico and Other Western States Ask Commerce to Minimize Changes to BEAD
'We urge NTIA to continue to allow states and territories to set high-cost thresholds,' the 22 governors wrote.
Energy
Meta Signs 20-Year Deal With Constellation Energy
Tech companies investing in nuclear energy.
Policyband
Lutnick's New BEAD Rules, Coming 'Shortly,' Rile Team Fiber
'Just do the right thing for the American people, let's get the broadband to the people for the most efficient way, and we will put out the money.'
Yvette Clarke
Lawmakers Warn Robocall Scams Surging as Trump Cuts Enforcement
Scam losses hit $12.5 billion as FTC, DOJ face deep staff cuts.
BEAD
States Hoping for Flexibility in Upcoming BEAD Rules
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick told senators Wednesday the new rules would be coming "shortly."
AI
House Panel Divided on 10-Year AI Moratorium
Ranking Democrat Frank Pallone said that fiber-optic deployment under BEAD was 'critical if America wants to continue to lead the world in AI.'
BEAD
Lutnick Promises New Funding Notice for BEAD, Funds Released This Year
Declines to comment on rebidding, or on per-location cost caps
Fiber
Midco Acquires SCI Broadband
Deal will drive further fiber broadband deployment.
