IRA
Rural Leaders See Their Hospitals Closing Without Robust Broadband
The Biden administration's broadband initiatives were described as crucial for saving rural hospitals.
Chips
Semiconductors are materials, typically made of silicon, that have the electrical conductivity between that of an insulator and a conductor. They are critical components of computers, phones, medical equipment, and other electronic devices.
Infrastructure
In Chicago, Democratic Mayors Hail Biden’s Infrastructure Agenda
'If it weren't for these investments, you wouldn't be seeing economic comeback in cities across the country.'
Infrastructure
Broadband, CHIPS Act, Green Energy, Other Tech Issues in Democratic Platform
The platform links together investments in broadband infrastructure with policies promoting semiconductors and green energy.
Chips
NTIA Receives $3B Wireless Innovation Fund Requests
The agency received 277 applications for the second round of the initiative.
Expert Opinion
U.S. Ramping Up Efforts In Global Semiconductor Arms Race
For the U.S. to regain its edge, it must do more than just inject capital; it needs a strategic vision and commitment to innovation.
Chips
GlobalWafers Secures $400M From CHIPS and Science Act
The company will invest in new silicon wafer manufacturing.
Chips
Trump Names ACP Advocate JD Vance as VP Running Mate
Republican Senator from Ohio supported the continuation of the Affordable Connectivity Program
Chips
Rogue Valley Secures $6.7M CHIPS Act Funds
The investment will enable the full production of semiconductors by 2025.
Chips
NTIA Announces New $420M Round of Open RAN Funding
The second round of the agency's Wireless Innovation Fund will support research and development of open radio units.
Infrastructure
White House to Spend $6.4 Billion on Samsung to Create Texas Chip Manufacturing Hub
The new venture is expected to produce more than 21,000 new jobs.
Infrastructure
White House Touts U.S. Semiconductor Factories by Chip Giant TSMC
The new deal should help bolster American semiconductor manufacturing capacity and supply chain independence.
IRA
Washington State Initiative: Helping Communities Access Federal Funding
The Washington Department of Commerce said the grants will help communities secure fund for infrastructure, innovation, research, and jobs.
Chips
What's In the FY 2025 Budget for Broadband and Technology
The fiscal year 2025 budget has funds for broadband expansion, tech innovation and digital equity.
Energy and Commerce
Addressing 'Rip and Replace' Shortfall Takes Center Stage at E&C Committee Hearing
Members emphasized fully funding reimbursements mandated by the Secure and Trusted Communications Networks Act.
Chips
NTIA Allocates $42 Million to Drive Research and Development in Open RAN Technology
The R&D initiative aims to revolutionize 4G and 5G mobile networks by using cloud-based software to reduce deployment costs, provide operational simplicity, and simplify new feature rollouts.
Chips
Supply Chain Improvements, Bill for Broadband in Public Parks, FCC Grants Alert System Compliance Extension
The Biden administration announced Wednesday a list of new measures to promote supply chain resiliency.
