Public Safety
Louisville Mayor Signs Law Issuing New Penalties for Copper Wire Theft
The new ordinance tightens rules on scrap metal sales to protect utilities and public safety.
Education
Students Face New Cellphone Restrictions in 17 States as School Year Begins
In total, 35 states have passed laws or rules to limit student phone use in schools, with 29 states taking action this year.
Fiber
Copper Theft and Vandalism Threatening Critical Infrastructure, Say Industry Leaders
Copper theft has evolved beyond petty crime into organized operations.
Broadband Live
Broadband Breakfast on February 26, 2025 - Copper Theft and Broadband Vandalism
Increasing copper prices and gaps in regulations also contribute to the problem.
Cloud
Adoption of Cloud Computing in Municipalities Aids Public Health, Transportation and Safety
July 17, 2020 — Adoption of cloud computing services by public entities impacts many civic sectors, said local officials on Wednesday. In an Amazon Web Services webinar, local representatives from Louisville and Minneapolis detailed how cloud services helped spur innovation in their respective munic
