On August 10, 2022, the FTC announced it would be potentially writing new rules regulating consumer data privacy.
Passage of the IRA Means the Taxman Cometh
The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 will add 87,000 new IRS employees at a cost of $80 billion in potentially wasteful spending.
Spectrum Coordination Needs to Expand Across More Federal Agencies
The FCC and NTIA announced signing an MOU on spectrum allocation coordination. Other federal agencies should join this effort.
Regulation of the Internet Is Unnecessary and Will Drive Up Costs
If the Net Neutrality and Broadband Justice Act is passed, closing the digital divide will become more expensive and difficult.
Federal Funding for Broadband Should Be Vendor and Technology Neutral
When planning infrastructure spending on broadband deployment, rules should be technology and vendor neutral.
Congress Must Make the Right Decisions on Consumer Data Privacy
The failure to pass a national framework for data privacy has left a void that is being filled by the states.
VA/DOD Healthcare Interoperability Can Be Improved
DOD and VA joint OIG report cites problems and makes recommendations to improve interoperability of electronic healthcare records.
California Should Fix Its Broadband Program
California PUC should make sure unserved communities are a priority for the $2 billion broadband grant program created by SB 156.
The IRS Begins a $70 Million IT Modernization Project
Facing a large backlog of paper returns, the IRS just issued a $70 million contract to update and modernize its IT systems.
Open Access Requirements Will Harm Broadband Deployment
Forcing the NTIA to use taxpayer funds for open access networks will stifle innovation and fail to increase broadband access.