Red States May Oppose Affordability, Labor and Climate Policies Provided for in NTIA Broadband Rules
Such state action could potentially the delay the implementation of the broadband policy, says Fiber Broadband Association counsel.

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Such state action could potentially the delay the implementation of the broadband policy, says Fiber Broadband Association counsel.
WASHINGTON, May 18, 2022 – Counsel for trade association the Fiber Broadband Association said Wednesday that states with Republican governments may oppose broadband affordability, labor and climate policies provided for in the National Telecommunications and Information Administration’s Notice of Funding Opportunity released Friday for implementation of the bipartisan infrastructure bill.
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