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Disinformation is a global security threat, interfering with elections, contributing to the rise of authoritarian sentiments and spreading harmful, medical misinformation about COVID-19. On Tuesday, Jan. 11, join thought leaders and key players for a discussion on the outsized impact disinformation campaigns have had around the world and what solutions are necessary to curb a global information disorder. 

The passage of the Infrastructure and Investment Jobs Act brings with it billions in new investments in the U.S. for expanding broadband and closing the digital divide, improving our cybersecurity defenses, enhancing government digital services, and much more. But how can this funding be allocated to ensure that the largest infrastructure bill in recent history is delivering its full benefits to all Americans?  

Hear from FCC Commissioner Geoffrey Starks on how government can work with industry to ensure effective and timely deployment of infrastructure funding.

The USDA Rural Development Rural Utilities Service (RUS) is providing a three-day workshop on applying for ReConnect Funds. Registration is free. The workshop will provide in-depth sessions on all aspects of the Application Intake System, deep dives into each section of the ReConnect application and live demonstrations of Application System functionality. 

The three-day workshops will take place virtually and provide attendees with an understanding of the ReConnect program application system and program requirements for FY2022. Topics will include:

The USDA Rural Development Rural Utilities Service (RUS) is providing a three-day workshop on applying for ReConnect Funds. Registration is free. The workshop will provide in-depth sessions on all aspects of the Application Intake System, deep dives into each section of the ReConnect application and live demonstrations of Application System functionality. 

The three-day workshops will take place virtually and provide attendees with an understanding of the ReConnect program application system and program requirements for FY2022. Topics will include:

This presentation is the second of a two-part presentation.  Lawyers from Keller and Heckman LLP will address the critical legal and regulatory issues that public broadband initiatives and partnerships typically encounter at each stage of a project from initial opportunity assessment to ongoing operation and regulatory compliance.  It will focus on negotiation and implementation of project plans; startup activities; contract matters of many kinds; and federal and state regulatory compliance.  This presentation will also discuss privacy and cybersecurity; and developments to watch.  Part 1 i

In this two-part presentation, lawyers from Keller and Heckman LLP will address the critical legal and regulatory issues that public broadband initiatives and partnerships typically encounter at each stage of a project from initial opportunity assessment to ongoing operation and regulatory compliance.  They will focus on authority issues; federal and state funding opportunities; infrastructure challenges (rights-of-way, easements, franchises, pole attachments, wireless matters, etc.); and access to customers, content, and services.  This presentation will also discuss telephony issues (incl

The primary agenda of the Task Force’s first meeting of its second term will be to introduce members of the Task Force, describe the focus of each working group, review the policies relevant to the Task Force’s duties, and begin discussing strategies to advance broadband deployment on agricultural land and promote precision agriculture. This agenda may be modified at the discretion of the Task Force Chair and the Designated Federal Officer.

As cities and counties nationwide begin to harness American Rescue Plan funds to deploy broadband in underserved neighborhoods, a new report—authored by CTC Technology & Energy and commissioned by the Communications Workers of America (CWA)—details key public-private partnership strategies that have proven suc