permitting
Federal Permitting Council Introduces Faster Data Center Permitting Process
In alignment with President Trump’s goals, the council is working on new data center projects through a streamlined process.
Expert Opinion
Bill Maguire: Leveraging BEAD 'Non-Deployment' Funds for Permitting Reform
NTIA may allow states to use BEAD non-deployment funds for permitting reforms and pole-attachment programs to accelerate broadband deployment.
Energy
Energy for AI Will Require An All-Source Approach, McCormick Says
‘This is happening across the world, we don't have a choice of opting out,’ said the Pennsylvania Republican
Infrastructure
Sen. Ben Ray Luján Expressed Frustration, Dedication to Federal Permitting Reform
Despite partisan challenges, Luján said moving past them was necessary for the U.S. to become a world leader.
INCOMPAS
Fixed Wireless Providers Applaud Trump-Era BEAD Changes
Tarana and Nextlink emphasized opportunities they now have to provide fixed wireless connectivity to underserved communities.
BEAD
Warnock Calls for Release of Nearly $1B in Georgia BEAD Funding
The letter demands that the Trump Administration release the already appropriated funds.
Wireless
Dozens of Orgs Say No to FCC’s Fast-Tracking Wireless Infrastructure
The FCC may be constrained in how it can consider health-based objections.
permitting
Portland Joins Other Cities in Opposing FCC's Inquiry into Speeding Wireline
City aligns with other national and regional local government groups.
Infrastructure
USTelecom's Spalter Urges Copper Retirement and More Fiber for Rural Areas
CEO Jonathan Spalter urged less red time and linked broadband expansion to the 250th anniversary of America.
CTA
CES2026: On AI and Energy, It's Nevada vs. Alaska
Two American frontier governors highlight energy, business climates and federal land control as a strategic advantage.
Commerce Department
Roth at CES: 42 States and Territories Approved for BEAD, Including Nevada
NTIA Administrator cited cost savings, preparations for WRC-27 and future wireless networks.
LEO
NTIA Chief of Staff: 37 States Cleared to Build Under BEAD, Signals More
The shift followed a December executive order aligning broadband execution with federal artificial intelligence policy.
permitting
Wireless Industry Wants FCC to Cap Local Permitting Fees, Impose Shot Clocks
State and local governments are concerned about losing authority.
12 Days of Broadband
A Full Court Press for Permitting Reform in 2025
Federal agencies and lawmakers made progress in broadband and energy permitting rules in 2025.
permitting
Broadband Industry Wants FCC to Mandate 60-day Shot Clock for Local Permits
Local governments oppose the idea.
permitting
House Passes Bill Speeding Permitting Review for Energy and Infrastructure
The bill, known as the SPEED Act, would enact the most significant change in decades to the National Environmental Policy Act. It passed 221-196.
