CLIC @Localnetchoice
Local communities should have the authority to choose their own broadband future. localnetchoice.org Washington, D.C. Joined May 2014-
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Congratulations to Catharine Rice, CLIC's Project Director for 8 years, who moves on to be Community Engagement & Public Affairs Manager for @TingInternet in Alexandria, VA. This is what CLIC is about-making local internet choice happen in local communities. We are thrilled.
.@FCC rejects Starlink & LTD Broadband RDOF subsidies: fcc.gov/document/fcc-r…
Senate Commerce Votes To Approve Sohn, Bedoya To Guide Broadband Policy for Consumers publicknowledge.org/senate-commerc…
.@Localnetchoice President Jim Baller adds insightful opinion in this story on whether the New Infrastructure & Jobs Act broadband terms will push some states to finally remove community broadband restrictions route-fifty.com/infrastructure… via @routefifty
The city of Tucson, Arizona, launched a free wireless network to bring broadband to students in homes without broadband. Incumbent cable monopoly, Cox Communications, fought and lost against the city-provided broadband potsandpansbyccg.com/2022/01/14/pus…
Treasury Final Rule Significantly Expands Permitted Use of ARPA Funds for Broadband Infrastructure Projects!! beyondtelecomlawblog.com/treasury-final…
It's the honor of my lifetime to lead the @FCC and serve as the first permanent female Chair. Thank you to the President and Senate for entrusting me with this responsibility. There's work to do to make sure modern communications reach everyone, everywhere. Now let's get to it.
Helpful detail here on the timing of the (NTIA) roll-out of the federal infrastructure bill money: beyondtelecomlawblog.com/the-broadband-…
Jim Baller speaks with the Pew Charitable Trusts About Legal Barriers to Expanding High Speed Reliable Internet | CLIC localnetchoice.org/connections/ji… via @Localnetchoice
CLIC President, Jim Baller, Testifies Before Missouri House of Representatives: Why it is Time to Remove Barriers to Local Internet Choice | CLIC localnetchoice.org/connections/cl… via @Localnetchoice
CLIC’s Latest Compilation of State Law Restrictions on Community Broadband | CLIC localnetchoice.org/bill-tracker/ via @Localnetchoice
Local Internet Choice Wins in Ohio: Budget Language Removed That Would Have Terminated the State’s Community Broadband Initiatives | CLIC localnetchoice.org/?p=2681&previe… via @Localnetchoice
More on Ohio's Community Broadband Fight: Broadbanned: Opponents believe proposed budget amendment would limit choice, stifle economic growth news5cleveland.com/news/local-new…
CLIC & 19 Private-Sector Companies & Associations Oppose Ohio Senate Budget Amendments Aimed at Stopping Local Internet Choice | CLIC localnetchoice.org/connections/cl… via @Localnetchoice
.@Localnetchoice & 19 private-sector companies & associations oppose Ohio Senate's amendments to HB 110, which would effectively kill existing & future community broadband initiatives, P3 broadband partnerships & local access to Federal broadband funds bit.ly/3cIYf6J
White House hires broadband expert Lisa Hone to oversee American Rescue Plan Act spending axios.com/broadband-expe…
A look at the #rural #broadband conversation in our neighboring state of Wisconsin. bit.ly/3coDcG3 “This is an equity issue for rural families and has a deep impact on rural economic growth"
Community Broadband State Legislation update – April 6, 2021 muninetworks.org/content/commun…
Broadband Public/Private Partnerships Are Working in North Carolina | CLIC Guest Blog localnetchoice.org/?p=2650&previe… via @Localnetchoice @metronetfiber

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