Data Center
Platner Doesn’t Commit to Data Center Moratorium, Calls AI ‘Utterly Terrifying’
Democratic nominee has proposed rate freezes and taxes on oil companies.
Data Center
New York Assembly Approves One Year Pause on Large Data Centers
Omnibus measure would pause new large-scale projects, create new utility rate classes and require community benefits.
Fiber Connect
Fiber Industry Confronts Marathon of BEAD Compliance, Data Center Backlash
Fiber Connect 2026 panelists said the broadband buildout has become a marathon, reshaped by soaring make-ready costs.
Data Center
Data Center Boom Meets Resistance in Maine: Lawmakers Pass a Yearlong Freeze
Anti-data center bills have been introduced in at least a dozen states.
AI
Maine Set to Become First State to Halt New AI Data Centers
Lawmakers cited rising electricity demand and environmental impacts as AI infrastructure expands.
AI
States Race to Win the Tech Economy in 2026 State of the State Addresses
Here’s what 30 governors said about broadband expansion, AI growth, and online child safety.
Net Neutrality
Net Neutrality Bill in Maine Becomes Law Without Governor’s Signature
Governor Mills has yet to issue a statement about the decision
SpaceX
Joe Supan: The Rise and Inevitable Downfall of 7,000 Starlink Satellites
Elon Musk's internet satellites have been a game changer for Rural America, but scientists are alarmed by plans to launch thousands more.
SpaceX
Maine to Hand Out Free Starlink Terminals to Unserved
Gov. Mills predicts Maine will close its digital divide by the end of the year.
Maine
NTIA Approves Maine, Kentucky BEAD Initial Proposals
The approval opens access to more than $1.2 billion BEAD funds.
Infrastructure
Cox Buys Segra, Eutelsat Takes Stake in OneWeb, Maine Proposes Broadband Agency
Cox agrees to buy fiber company Segra, Eutelsat is taking 24% in OneWeb, and Maine proposes broadband agency.
