Already-lagging broadband program faces more uncertainty under Trump
Headline: A massive federal program meant to expand broadband access to underserved areas across the country is falling behind scheduleArticle: Now in its third year, the Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment […]
The Divide: ACA Connects’ Brian Hurley on policy priorities for BEAD and beyond
Headline: Brian Hurley joins the podcast ahead of the ACA Connects Summit (March 4-6)Article: This episode features Brian Hurley, senior vice president of legal and regulatory affairs at ACA Connects: […]
Senate Bill Would Shield BEAD Grants from Federal Taxation
Headline: Would exclude broadband deployment grants from corporate taxable incomeArticle: There is bipartisan support for a plan to make sure broadband grants are solely used for deployment purposes. Sens. Mark Warner, […]
Pew Calls on NTIA to Disclose BEAD Waivers
Headline: Without public disclosure, states lack clarity on how NTIA has granted BEAD waivers.Article: States don’t have a clear picture of how federal waivers are shaping implementation of the $42.5 […]
Pentagon Strengthens Cybersecurity with Leadership Appointment and Zero Trust Initiatives
The Department of Defense has appointed Katie Arrington as Chief Information Security Officer, signaling a renewed focus on cybersecurity. Concurrently, the Pentagon is advancing its Zero Trust Architecture to enhance defense systems’ security by 2027.
Trump Administration Reevaluates CHIPS Act Amidst Industry and Security Concerns
The Trump administration is reassessing the CHIPS and Science Act, focusing on subsidy allocations and export controls to strengthen domestic semiconductor manufacturing and national security.
Federal IT Shake-Up Sparks Resignations and Political Concerns
Recent moves by the Office of Personnel Management to reclassify Chief Information Officer positions as political appointments, coupled with Elon Musk’s leadership of the Department of Government Efficiency, have led to significant resignations and raised alarms about the politicization of federal IT roles.
A rocky road lies ahead for RDOF as money drains away
Headline: Given RDOF locations are ineligible for BEAD funding, defaults won’t help matters in closing the digital divide. Article: With all the buzz around what will and won’t happen to […]
Letter to the Editor: Now is not time to deploy broadband internet on cheap
Headline: Congress is taking this to a whole new level with its latest discussions about how to “fix” broadband internet deployment across the United States.Article: According to Albert Einstein, insanity […]
The Impact of the Trump Administration’s Reversal of DEI Policies on Technology Companies
The recent executive actions by President Donald Trump to dismantle Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives have sent ripples through both public and private sectors, notably affecting technology companies.