State of the State
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.
Funding
Kansas Awards $6.7M in Broadband Grants
The state’s broadband acceleration grant program awarded funds to five ISPs in Kansas to boost access for rural communities.
Funding
Kansas Governor Announced $10.4 Million to Increase State Broadband Adoption
The funds are intended for device distribution and accessible public Wifi in underserved areas.
Kansas
Kansas Governor Announces $43 Million Middle Mile Initiative
Broadband Project will be funded by NTIA.
Briefs
Spectrum Offers $25,000 Reward For Fiber Optic Vandals
As copper wire theft spikes, law enforcement and corporations speak out.
Infrastructure
Kansas Declares Broadband Critical Infrastructure, Boosts Legal Protections
The new law increased penalties for trespassing on or damaging telecommunications systems
BEAD
Kansas Set to Open BEAD Grant Application Window for Internet Expansion
With $451.7 million from BEAD, the state expects to reach all unserved and underserved areas.
Kansas
Kansas Announces $3.9M Digital Equity Grants
The money will fund public Wi-Fi and device distribution programs.
FCC
FCC Fines TracFone, Rip and Replace Extensions, Kansas State Internet Exchange Point
The FCC’s Enforcement Bureau has entered into a settlement with TracFone for subsidy program violations.
