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Executive Director Molinaro Retiring from Broadband Association of Arkansas

Joe Molinaro has served as Executive Director since 2008

Glen Howie: Arkansas's BEAD Surplus Opens Door to Broader Broadband Investment

Arkansas connected all of its unserved locations using less than a third of its BEAD allocation, leaving $650 million for broader investment.

Arkansas Tackles Large-Scale Permitting Challenges

Coordination across agencies and jurisdictions has emerged as the state’s biggest permitting challenge.

Arkansas Proposal Outlines Uses for Remaining BEAD Funds

With $650 million in unspent BEAD funds, Arkansas says it has a plan for how to use them.

New Mexico Broadband Office Likely to Downsize After BEAD

Colorado and Texas officials said their broadband offices would focus on other programs with current staff.

Oregon Broadband Office Announces Digital Connectivity Awards

The money will be used to purchase computers and public Wi-Fi.

Ookla: U.S. Digital Divide Narrows in 43 States

Aggressive broadband expansion in late 2025 extended fiber access to 60 percent of U.S. homes.

Optimum Connects 3,000 Locations in Louisiana's Sabine Parish

Officials say the effort targets long underserved areas across the rural parish.

New Mexico Launches Digital Navigator Program

The state’s broadband office has a goal of achieving universal access by 2029.

Federal Approval Clears $319M for North Carolina Broadband Projects

State unlocks $319 million to connect more than 93,000 locations.

Senate Bill Would Explore Satellite Broadband Expansion Across Appalachia

Follows House passage of a companion bill in March.

New Mexico To Close Digital Divide With $382 Million From BEAD

The state broadband office hopes to use BEAD non-deployment dollars to expand infrastructure, 5G, and workforce programs.

Lutnick Aiming for Non-Deployment Guidance ‘Over the Next Two Months’

NTIA also approved Oklahoma’s final BEAD proposal, leaving only California and Illinois awaiting clearance.

States Race to Win the Tech Economy in 2026 State of the State Addresses

Here’s what 30 governors said about broadband expansion, AI growth, and online child safety.

Rural-Focused $42 Billion Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment Program Becomes Operational

States Working on Finalizing BEAD Contracts, Beginning NEPA Reviews

Most states now have approval to sign grant agreements with ISPs under the program.

NTIA to BEAD Winners: ‘Know Your Rights’

The agency urged ISPs to ensure state contracts exempt them from certain laws and include permitting commitments.

Future of Nebraska Broadband Office unclear following reduction in federal BEAD funds

LINCOLN — In the wake of federal pressure for states to use less in allocated funds, and now without a permanent director, the future of Nebraska’s Broadband Office is murky. Gov....

BEAD Program Drives $100M+ Broadband Expansion in Spokane County

Four providers to deploy mix of fiber, wireless and satellite service.

New Mexico First to Replace Federal Broadband Subsidy

$10 million program takes effect Wednesday, with potential to expand to $45 million annually.

First BEAD-Funded Equipment Deployed in Louisiana, State Says

A Nebraska ISP is claiming the first subscriber on BEAD infrastructure.

Eric Bethras: From Fiber to Fabric, the Next Evolution of BEAD

Maryland officials are urging NTIA and Congress to let states use remaining BEAD funds for integrated, multi-use infrastructure rather than single-purpose broadband builds.

Brightspeed Brings Fiber to Six Virginia Communities

Supported by public funding, the network will reach more than 200,000 Virginia homes and businesses once complete.

Operators: Smart Communities Need More than Fiber, They Need Government Engagement

A Nebraska fiber provider built a wireless network into every city router that school-issued Chromebooks connect to automatically, turning any home into a homework spot.