Wisconsin

Illinois Repeals Nuclear Ban as Power Needs Grow

Citing grid reliability and cost control, Pritzker welcomed the bill to his desk as lawmakers pushed for long-term clean-energy investment.

Infrastructure

California Bill Tightens Scrap-Metal Rules, Raises Theft Penalties

Backed by cities, utilities, and broadband groups statewide

Wireless

NVIDIA Invests $1 Billion in Nokia

The deal ushers in what NVIDIA and Nokia call the AI-native era of wireless.

BEAD

Pew: Bad Data a Barrier to Shoring up Broadband Workforce

The $42.45 billion BEAD program is expected to create a large jump in demand.

Privacy

Texas Finalizes $1.3B Privacy Settlement With Google

Google violated state law by collecting users’ location, browsing, and biometric data, Texas' attorney general said.

Policyband

Former Newsmax Host Sean Spicer Backs Nexstar-TEGNA Deal Opposed by Newsmax CEO Chris Ruddy

Trump 45’s first Press Secretary says abolishing the 39% cap allows more right-leaning affiliate owners to become more influential

University of Washington Information School

Anchor Institution Say Mission Endures as Policy Climate Shifts

Coalition leaders outline long-term strategy for the future of digital equity and inclusion.

Free Speech

Trump Expected to Name White House Economic Aide Ryan Baasch to FTC

A former Texas litigator, Baasch has taken on social media companies over content moderation.

John Thune

Bipartisan Senate Aides Expect to Unveil USF Modernization Framework by 2026

Reform effort seeks fair contributions to the Universal Service Fund from modern internet providers.

Megan Janicki

Libraries Warn Federal Cuts Could Undo Digital Inclusion Gains

Officials say agency funding underpins broadband and workforce access.

Digital Divide

Advocates Warn Broadband Gains at Risk Without Sustainable Consumer Subsidy

Panel links ACP lapse to rising disconnections and affordability strain.

Free Speech

Trusty Warns FCC Must ‘Walk Carefully’ on Broadcast Regulation

Citing the FCC’s obligations to maintain public interest in broadcasting, Trusty struck a tone similar to Chairman Brendan Carr.

Spectrum

Frequency Forward Wants FCC Hearing on Musk's China Ties

The group said the agency shouldn't approve SpaceX's latest spectrum deal without such a hearing.

Earnings

Charter Loses 109,000 Broadband Subscribers

The cable giant said competition from fixed wireless and fiber isn’t letting up.

AI

Mistake-Filled Legal Briefs Show the Limits of Relying on AI Tools at Work

Judges around the world are seeing error-riddled legal briefs that were generated with the help of artificial intelligence.

Policyband

Starlink Shrinking Broadband Performance Gap between Rich and Poor, Researchers Find

'Starlink shows great promise in terms of equity,' Carnegie Mellon University Researchers Claim.