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Uncertainty Surrounding the BEAD Program and Its Impact on Startups

Uncertainty Surrounding the BEAD Program and Its Impact on Startups

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.

Startup News Digest 04/25/25

Startup News Digest 04/25/25

Broadband program hits new roadblocks

Startup News Digest 04/18/25

Startup News Digest 04/18/25

Startup ecosystem feels the effects of DOGE cuts

Startup News Digest 04/11/25

Startup News Digest 04/11/25

SEC digs into capital formation proposals

Startup News Digest 03/31/25

Startup News Digest 03/31/25

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

Supreme Court Reviews the Universal Service Fund: What It Means for Startups and the Future of Broadband Programs

Supreme Court Reviews the Universal Service Fund: What It Means for Startups and the Future of Broadband Programs

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.

Startup News Digest 01/13/25

Startup News Digest 01/13/25

Congress tees up tax and immigration fight

Startup News Digest 11/22/24

Startup News Digest 11/22/24

States gear up to work on AI 


Startup News Digest 11/08/24

Startup News Digest 11/08/24

Startup policy outlook under second Trump term

Startup News Digest 08/09/24

Startup News Digest 08/09/24

Controversial California legislation threatens AI innovation

Startup News Digest 08/02/24

Startup News Digest 08/02/24

Tax package fails Senate vote in blow to innovation 

Startup News Digest 07/26/24

Startup News Digest 07/26/24

Senate advances Internet regulation rife with unintended consequences

Startup News Digest 07/19/24

Startup News Digest 07/19/24

Startups call for better access to capital for entrepreneurs of color

Startup News Digest 07/12/24

Startup News Digest 07/12/24

Congress needs to act on child care challenges

Startup News Digest 06/07/24

Startup News Digest 06/07/24

Legal setback threatens resources for underrepresented founders

Startup News Digest 05/10/24

Startup News Digest 05/10/24

State AI laws spark specter of burdensome patchwork

Startup News Digest 05/03/24

Startup News Digest 05/03/24

Ownership disclosure law creates burdens for startups