Governor Patrick Morrisey (R-WV) announced that West Virginia has been granted a 90-day extension to submit its final proposal to the National Telecommunications and Information Administration’s Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment program.
Whether from unintentional damage (common) or seemingly intentional
Governor Kathy Hochul highlighted the launch of Phase 4 of New York State’s Municipal Infrastructure Program Request for Applications, making nearly $50 million available to support broadband infrastructure projects across the state. MIP connects unserved and underserved communities to high-speed internet through open-access and publicly controlled broadband infrastructure. To date, ConnectALL has awarded over $240 million, enabling the construction of almost 2,400 miles of fiber and connecting nearly 100,000 locations statewide.
At least two states—Maine and Minnesota—have contacted the U.S. Department of Commerce concerning the changes that may be made to the $42.45 billion Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment Program. Minnesota’s suggestions about BEAD came via a letter to Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick from Bree Maki, the Executive Director of the Minnesota Office of Broadband Development.
The US faces a spectrum crisis, with long-term negative implications for US economic growth. Rising demand on networks and constrained supply are pushing networks to their limit. Additional full-power mid-band spectrum must be licensed to enhance network capacity, enable enterprises to innovate and expand their services, and provide users with faster, more reliable, and secure connectivity to boost US global technology leadership. Failing to do so would result in the U.S.
Chinese e-commerce platforms are reshaping global retail through state-backed advantages, advanced supply chains, and aggressive market expansion. Their rapid U.S. growth raises key questions about competition, consumer protection, and economic security. Platforms like Temu, SHEIN, TikTok Shop, and AliExpress thrive on a mix of adaptability, innovation, and structural advantages tied to People's Republic of China (PRC) industrial policy.
Elon Musk's self-deal for his AI company xAI to acquire X, formerly Twitter, is the strongest sign yet that the AI business is devouring the social media world. Musk's move is a maneuver
Artificial intelligence is playing an increasingly dominant role in how students navigate
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