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How States Are Expanding Broadband Access

New research identifies tactics for connecting unserved communities

Montana Legislature – Broadband Status and Initiatives

Montana’s broadband connectivity is a critical resource for purposes of education and employment, to access eGovernment services, and to participate broadly in our global world

Adapting Policy to Advancements in Autonomous Vehicle Technology

The public and private sector need to partner to facilitate adoption of policy frameworks to realize the AV promise nationally.

In surprise vote, Montana House Republicans (and incumbent companies) kill Democratic municipal broadband proposal. “(Providers) just do not show up in those small towns”

“(Providers) just do not show up in those small towns,” “We’re trying to show the people of Montana that we’re trying … but we’re getting thwarted at every turn,”

Is universal income closer to reality? Cities from Stockton to St. Paul are already testing monthly checks for residents

“I was able to breathe better,” she says. “I was able to sleep.”

Almost 150 bills in one day – Lawmakers have whirlwind day at Capitol as transmittal deadline nears

“I’ve been in the legislature since 2011 & NEVER seen anything like this,” tweeted Sen. Ellie Boldman, D-Missoula, on Monday. 

Montana’s Regulations Rated Worst in the U.S. for Internet Infrastructure Deployment Process – 50th in the nation — for broadband internet access – Federal Permitting Process Slows Rural Broadband Expansion

As state lawmakers begin to consider changes, R Street’s annual broadband scorecard offers a comparative look at every state’s existing laws and highlights areas for improvement.

Survey Explores Link Between Telehealth and Economic Success

A new survey of economic development professionals suggests that more telehealth access and local control of broadband-related factors can give cities and counties an economic leg up.

Broadband bill to allow Montana municipalities to provide service gets hearing in House committee

“We are falling behind in our economy, and people are feeling it,” Kortum told the House Local Government Committee Tuesday afternoon. “Let’s give our towns the freedom to innovate and design broadband solutions that fit their unique needs.”

These states are on track to pass data privacy laws this year – Is yours?

The more states embrace these laws, the more consumers will have a right to know what information has been collected on them and an opportunity to stop it.

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