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alan davidson ntia — Assistant Commerce Secretary Alan Davidson testifies on federal broadband funding before the Senate Commerce Committee. (U.S. Senate)

Wait on FCC maps hangs over new broadband program

NTIA Administrator Alan Davidson faced senators' questions on the infrastructure law's $45 billion broadband grant program.

Jun 9, 2022 By Benjamin Freed

Sen. Patty Murray, D-Wash., speaks during a Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies hearing to discuss President Bidens fiscal year 2023 budget request for the National Institute of Health on May 17, 2022. (Anna Rose Layden / Pool / AFP / Getty Images)

FCC’s E-Rate program needs to cover cybersecurity, senators told

Amy McLaughlin, head of the cybersecurity program at K-12 tech group CoSN, said E-Rate needs to be updated to cover network defenses.

May 18, 2022 By Benjamin Freed

Senate bill would give each state a federal ‘cybersecurity coordinator’

The bill would direct the Department of Homeland Security to give each state an official dedicated to coordinating relationships between the federal government, states and localities.

Jan 17, 2020 By Benjamin Freed

FCC building — (Federal Communications Commission / Flickr)

Senate bill would create rural broadband office at FCC

The new office would act as a clearinghouse for information on programs dedicated to expanding high-speed internet access in underserved areas.

Feb 14, 2019 By Benjamin Freed

State elections officials stress the importance of paper trails

The secretaries of state from three states told a Senate committee they're making progress in securing elections, slowly.

Jun 21, 2018 By Benjamin Freed

U.S. senators blast FCC for municipal broadband outreach

Eight Republican lawmakers, including presidential contender Sen. Marco Rubio, are calling on the agency to stop interfering with the broadband market.

Dec 17, 2015