AI
NYC, Nation's Largest School System, Bans AI for Students Through 8th Grade
Mayor Zohran Mamdani and City Hall described the policy as the most expansive prohibition in the country.
Public Safety
Verizon Offers $25K Reward to Catch Suspects Behind California Fiber Cuts
Fiber cuts are disrupting internet, emergency services and other critical communications
Data Center
Monterey Park Votes to Permanently Ban Data Centers
A Southern Californian city is first in the nation to enact a permanent ban by public vote
AI
Political Battle Over Data Centers Turns Violent in Indianapolis
About thirteen shots were fired at Indiana councilman’s home after he voted in support of a data center rezoning measure
California
Research Experts Claim CPUC Broadband Competition Report to be Misleading
The CPUC’s claim that increased broadband competition could save Californians $1 billion is facing pushback.
Infrastructure
California Bill Tightens Scrap-Metal Rules, Raises Theft Penalties
Backed by cities, utilities, and broadband groups statewide
California
California Announces Another $207 Million In Last Mile Broadband Grants
Included is $25 million to help the City Of Huntington Park provide free Wi-Fi for all city residents.
900 MHz
L.A. Transit Agency Fears Revenue Hit if FCC Approves Spectrum Plan
Amateur radio users also oppose NextNav's plan for the lower 900 MHz band.
Infrastructure
California Gov. Gavin Newsom Proposes $2 Billion Cut In Broadband Projects
The proposal would represent a setback to the state's broadband ambitions.
FCC
California Digital Discrimination Bill Moves Out of Committee
The bill to codify in state law the federal definition of digital discrimination advanced along partisan lines.
Telehealth
FCC Announces $43 Million in COVID-19 Telehealth Subsidies
The Federal Communication said the awards will help connect patients to critical health services during a new wave of Covid-19.
Broadband's Impact
Los Angeles, New York Win $29 Million in Broadband Grants
WASHINGTON, March 22, 2010 – The Commerce Department announced broadband investments totaling more than $29 million in two of the nation’s largest urban cities – New York and Los Angeles.
CETF
California Communities Win Broadband Grant
WASHINGTON, March 1, 2010 – The Commerce Department last week announced a $7.25 million investment to boost economic opportunities in some low-income communities in California.
