The FCC and NTIA announced signing an MOU on spectrum allocation coordination. Other federal agencies should join this effort.
The Inflation Reduction Act Is a Fiscal Disaster
The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 will raise taxes, increase spending, and prolong both inflation and the recession.
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.
GAO Report Reveals Significant Duplication and Overlap in Broadband Programs
A recent report from the Government Accountability Office lays out paths to reduce wasteful practices in broadband programs.
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.
State Legislative Sessions Underscore the Need for a National Privacy Framework
In 2022, Connecticut and Utah added to the growing patchwork of state privacy laws, adding to the need for a national framework.
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.