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States, Feds Poised to Write New Chapter in Public Safety Communications
As a plan for a national emergency network takes shape, many questions remain unanswered. more
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In North Carolina, a Reversal on Municipal Broadband
A state that once was known for aggressive government involvement in rolling out high-speed Internet services has dismantled a key state agency and passed a law making it nearly impossible for cities to operate their own networks.more -
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Feds' Transportation Dollars Will Be Tight
For the third straight year, Congress will try to write a multi-year bill providing money for surface transportation. But even if it finally passes, it most likely will not go very far toward solving state needs for maintenance and new construction. more
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States Ride Broadband Wave
With an infusion of even more funding for planning since the National Broadband Plan was released in March, states are moving ahead with efforts to expand high-quality broadband access, even as a court ruling against the FCC's net neutrality authority leaves them seeking clarity.more -
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Summary of the Massachusetts State of the Commonwealth Address
Although the recession opened up a $9 billion budget gap over the past two fiscal years, Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick (D) has promised not to cut funding to education and to use the state's high bond rating to invest in construction projects. more