Expert Opinion
Liliana Aide Monge: AB 2279 Deserves a Floor Vote. California's Digital Divide Can't Wait
AB 2279 would restore the original scope of California's Regional Broadband Consortia and boost their funding using existing CPUC fee surpluses.
Third Way
Bill Introduced to Expand Enrollment of Lifeline Program
State grants would support program outreach and enrollment.
Commerce
New Senate Bill Would Halt Federal Funding for Trump’s AI Executive Order
Legislation filed as an amendment to the upcoming Senate appropriations package.
Congress
Senate Votes to Repeal Biden FCC’s Wi-Fi Hotspots Rule
House companion effort led by Rep. Fulcher expected to move next.
American Energy
Biden Announces $3B to Reduce Carbon Emissions at Ports
'Ports are the linchpin to America’s supply chain,’' Biden said in a speech at Dundalk Marine Terminal Tuesday.
FCC
Congress Pushes for National Broadband Strategy With NTIA Reauthorization Act
The Act requires the NTIA to harmonize more than 100 federal initiatives to expand high-speed internet. It also increases reporting and oversight requirements.
988 Lifeline
Amid Calls for Accountability, FCC Proposes Georouting Initiative for 988 Lifeline
Days before the FCC proposed location-based routing for 988 calls, the program's unused funds were flagged for audit.
ACP
Most Democratic Senators Want Congress to Make ACP Renewal 'Must Pass' Legislation
Most Democratic senators support Affordable Connectivity Program extension, plus 'Rip and Replace' funding.
Tribal
Sen. Alex Padilla Emphasizes Billions in Broadband Funds for California
California also has 18 projects that are part of the state’s $6-billion broadband investment under its California Comeback Plan.
