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.
Infrastructure
Ohio Reimburses Charter Communications $3 Million In Infrastructure Costs
Charter, five other ISPs receive grants from BroadbandOhio program.
SpaceX
Ohio CWA: Don’t Use BEAD Money to Fund Starlink
Union says fiber is more reliable and more of a job creator.
Social Media
Judge Strikes Down Ohio Law Limiting Kids’ Social Media as Unconstitutional
'This court finds, however, that the Act as drafted fails to pass constitutional muster and is constitutionally infirm.'
Congress
Vice President-elect Vance Resigns from his Senate Seat
Vance, a member of the the Senate Commerce Committee, supported the ACP.
BEAD
NTIA Approves Initial BEAD Proposals for Alaska, Ohio
Alaska is to receive about $1 billion and Ohio about $793 million
Defense Department
Amazon Lawsuit Dismissed, Private 5G Network for DoD, $232M in Ohio Broadband Grants
The suit accused Amazon of violating laws by using third-party sellers’ data to help sell its own products.
