New AI oversight initiatives gain momentum in state legislatures
Task forces intend to position states in a proactive footing as they assess the potential benefits of the new technology.
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Alabama opens $1.4B BEAD grant applications for rural broadband expansion
Alabama’s share represents 3.3% of the $42.5 billion federal BEAD program—one of the largest allocations nationwide.
Rhode Island launches $108M initiative to bridge digital divide
Eligible applicants include private companies, local governments, nonprofits, utilities, cooperatives and public-private partnerships.
Texas BDO awards $10M to replace broadband poles in underserved areas
Recipients will use the funds to reimburse projects that remove and replace poles in underserved regions.
Federal contracts fuel space industry’s $1T trajectory
Companies are positioning themselves to capitalize on federal contracts and grants related to space technologies.
West Virginia secures extension for $1.2B broadband funding proposal
The program was put on pause in anticipation of a “rigorous review” by the U.S. Department of Commerce earlier this month.
Michigan State secures $49.7M for advanced physics research tool
The project is the latest investment in a facility that has already received more than $1.5 billion in federal funding since 2012.
Texas moves bill to found cybersecurity command center through the Legislature
House Bill 150 was introduced to the Legislature as an emergency item to create the Texas Cyber Command (TCC).
Texas stands firm on satellite broadband commitment despite policy shifts
The Texas Broadband Development Office reaffirmed its commitment to launch a Low Earth Orbit (LEO) Satellite Grant Program.
Global experts, tech innovators to convene at Smart City Expo USA
The headline speakers will share insights on the future of AI, infrastructure and urban innovation.
