Some states have built healthy emergency funding reserves; others may leave their taxpayers out in the cold. 

Courts have held the line against franchise fee abuse. The FCC can protect consumers by ending the practice once and for all.

Kansas lawmakers gave tax-free public financing to a powerful private interest. 

Municipal leaders can expand broadband connectivity by lifting restraints on cell towers, fiber, and utility pole attachments.

Board Chairman Jeff McKay gave himself a 45 percent raise - now calls for a "meals tax" at the highest rate in Northern Virginia.

New lending law will limit financial services Coloradans may purchase from out of state.

Pre-market application requirements for THR products injure public health and finances.

Spurned by lawmakers in Richmond, Monumental Sports receives $515 million subsidy to stay in the District of Columbia.

Ending ACP will complicate and delay state efforts to expand affordable internet access.