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CAGW Reviews 50 States' BEAD Proposals

Most states propose to regulate broadband rates, discriminate against non-fiber technologies, and preference government networks.

April 24, 2024 — Alec Mena 1713975439

This Week in Waste - April 18, 2025

This Week in Waste highlights how taxpayer dollars are being wasted and efforts to fight back against this waste. 

April 18, 2025 — Eric Maus 1745007259

Go DOGE Go

DOGE is the first comprehensive effort to improve government efficiency since the Grace Commission and must keep forging ahead.

April 10, 2025 — Thomas Schatz 1744316745

DOGE and DOD Agree with CAGW on Making Software Purchases More Efficient

DOD and DOGE are now looking at software licensing, which is one area that CAGW has noted needs closer scrutiny. 

March 11, 2025 — Deborah Collier 1741694918

BEAD Requirements Should Be Rolled Back

NTIA's complicated guidance and approval process has delayed infrastructure deployment of broadband using BEAD funding.

February 13, 2025 — Deborah Collier 1739480801

The Savings from Broadband Bulk Billing Are Saved

A Biden-era effort to ban cost-saving bulk billing of internet services has been halted by new FCC Chairman Brendan Carr.

January 29, 2025 — Deborah Collier 1738185262

Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals Overturns the FCC's Net Neutrality Rules

Federal Appeals Court correctly finds the FCC had no authority to impose new net neutrality rules.

January 2, 2025 — Deborah Collier 1735855508

133 Broadband Programs May Be 132 More Than Necessary

It is time to review the 133 broadband programs across 15 federal agencies with an eye toward consolidation.

December 5, 2024 — Deborah Collier 1733431211

Greater Accountability Ahead for BEAD and USF Funding Remains Uncertain

Issues with BEAD and USF must be resolved by the new Congress and Trump administration.

November 26, 2024 — Thomas Schatz 1732643346