South Carolina invests $112 million in rural broadband expansion
Competitive grant program will help bring reliable, high-quality internet to rural areas that lack adequate broadband access and service
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Louisiana first state to have high-speed internet plan approved for BEAD grants
National Telecommunications and Information Administration is overseeing distribution of $42.45 billion from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to all 50 states, Washington, D.C, and five territories to deliver high-speed internet
Wisconsin advances broadband connectivity with $140 million investment
Funds will help entities in the state construct or improve community buildings for internet access, purchase and install broadband equipment, and loan out Wi-Fi-enabled devices to those without access
Federal programs aim to strengthen semiconductor supply chain
Two funding opportunities through the $50 billion CHIPS for America program seek to encourage construction of facilities that manufacture semiconductor components throughout the United States
States progress on plans to receive funding for high-speed internet
Program prioritizes projects that deliver high-speed internet to areas that previously did not have broadband access. Each state and territory must create proposals that detail plans for statewide broadband
$3 billion advanced packaging program aims to advance U.S. semiconductor sector
Funds seek to drive leadership in advanced packaging technology through the new National Advanced Packaging Program, a part of the Department of Commerce’s CHIPS for America program
Texas chosen as third hub in health innovation network
Dallas hub will focus on a range of critical areas in healthcare, including clinical trials, health outcomes measurement, advanced manufacturing, human-centered design and data integration.
Harnessing AI: How federal agencies are innovating for the future
In an era in which artificial intelligence is reshaping industries, the federal government is not standing by the sidelines. Dozens of federal agencies are actively implementing hundreds of AI use cases.
Michigan announces $203 million in grants to expand internet access
Funds will help deliver high-speed internet to underserved locations in the state.
States working to receive $42.25 billion for nationwide high-speed internet
Only Louisiana and Virginia have completed most of the steps necessary to receive federal funding designed to provide high-speed broadband nationwide. The proposal process involves eight steps that includes creating two proposal volumes, public comment periods and approval from the NTIA. The deadline to
