Incomplete Federal Data Threatens Effectiveness of Broadband Deployment Programs
WASHINGTON, July 10, 2025 – Enhanced federal data collection was needed to strengthen broadband program design and reduce connectivity barriers, a report published Tuesday by the Pew Research Center declared.
Federal Trade Commission Warns Companies to Comply with “Made in USA” Requirements
Today, the Federal Trade Commission sent warning letters to four companies who claim their consumer goods are of U.S. origin, reminding them to comply with the FTC’s “Made in USA”
Thurs 9AM | Trump administration cuts federal funding for libraries
The State of Oregon, alongside 19 other states, is seeking a temporary restraining order against the current administration’s March 31, 2025 action placing nearly all Institute of Museum and Library
Federal damage to affordable, equitable broadband and digital inclusion
In recent days, major new proposals from the Trump Administration and the majority in Congress are damaging further mechanisms that would have provided low-cost broadband to households in need. The
Could California Really Withhold Tax Money From The U.S. If Trump Cuts Federal Funds?
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. By Levi Sumagaysay, CalMatters Gov. Gavin Newsom suggested last week that California may withhold taxes it pays to
CT officials say cuts to federal digital equity programs will hurt residents
Connecticut officials say the state is committed to bridging the digital divide despite a $20 million cut in federal funding for affordable broadband and digital equity programs. Earlier this month,
New Mexico’s Federal Officials Demand Lutnick Reinstate DEA
New Mexico’s three congressional representatives, and its two senators, sent a strongly worded letter Friday to Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick that asked him to restore funding for the Digital Equity
State loses $5.6M in federal funding to expand digital access, help with unemployment insurance
A sign for the South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation at its Sioux Falls office in June 2025. (Makenzie Huber/South Dakota Searchlight) The Trump administration recently terminated more than
‘We had lots of dreams’; Idaho’s library system ends, restructures programs amid federal funding cuts | Northwest
Idaho’s libraries are preparing to end and restructure a digital access plan and the talking book service in response to the recent sudden termination of federal grants. Idaho Board of
Idaho Commission for Libraries loses $6.3 million federal grant for digital access, braces for more cuts
The federal government has canceled a $6.3 million grant for the Idaho Commission for Libraries, state library leaders announced at a board meeting Thursday. The grant would have gone toward