A federal program to boost broadband — a necessary component of startup founders and users ability to access the startup ecosystem — in states across the country is facing headwinds and delays as policymakers move the goalposts and risk making progress on closing the digital divide.

Broadband program hits new roadblocks

Startup ecosystem feels the effects of DOGE cuts

SEC digs into capital formation proposals

Congress charges ahead on ‘kids’ safety,’ despite tradeoffs

The fate of some of the largest broadband subsidy programs, key to bridging the digital divide for all consumers, including startups and their users, depends on the outcome of the Federal Communication Commission (FCC) v. Consumers’ Research case before the Supreme Court.

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States gear up to work on AI 

Startup policy outlook under second Trump term

Court hears arguments on net neutrality