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New Texas rule requires crypto miners to register, provide info on energy usage

Under the new rule, mining facilities must report information on the facility's location, ownership and energy demand to state officials every year.

December 4, 2024

$300 million investment to jumpstart three US semiconductor packaging operations

The funding looks to accelerate development of advanced semiconductor technology that is critical for artificial intelligence and next-generation computing.

December 3, 2024

Pennsylvania opens applications for $1.16 billion in federal BEAD funding

Pennsylvania is the 10th state to make federal BEAD funds available.

December 3, 2024

Hawaii receives $72.7 million for tribal broadband and digital training

The funding will support projects to enhance high-speed Internet access and adoption among Native Hawaiian households.

December 3, 2024

California approves $157 million for broadband expansion projects

This most recent round of awards brings the total for Last Mile Federal Funding Account grants to $829 million.

December 2, 2024

Feds launch new task force to advance AI safety and bolster national security

Members will bring unique, specialized expertise to the task force and help further its mission – conducting coordinated research and testing of AI models to inform national security initiatives and AI safety for the public.

November 25, 2024

Louisiana opens $1.35 billion broadband access plan to public comment

The program plans to support broadband internet access for 100,000 households, 35,000 small businesses and 4,000 locations that include public safety locations, schools and hospitals

November 25, 2024

$285 million designated for North Carolina semiconductor institute

The SMART USA facility will focus on using so-called “digital twins” to enhance semiconductor design, manufacturing, advanced packaging, assembly and testing in the U.S.

November 22, 2024

Connecticut accepting prequalification applications for $144 million broadband grant program

These grants will advance broadband infrastructure buildout and improve underserved and unserved community access to reliable, high-speed broadband internet service.

November 20, 2024

TSA seeking feedback on proposed cybersecurity requirements for surface transportation operators

The TSA is soliciting feedback on new cybersecurity requirements for certain surface transportation operators, including those in the pipeline, freight railroad, passenger railroad, rail transit and bus sectors.

November 20, 2024

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