Wisconsin State

WASHINGTON, September 3, 2024 – T-Mobile and SpaceX announced last week that they are poised to launch an innovative project, pending FCC approval, that leverages SpaceX’s Starlink satellites and T-Mobile’s mid-band spectrum to deliver near-complete mobile coverage across even the U.S.’s most isolated regions. However, this...

SpaceX, T-Mobile Forge Ahead with Satellite Coverage Plans

New Regulations Enable Safer and More Reliable Drone Operations in National Airspace. In a critical step toward integrating unmanned aerial system operations into national air traffic system, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) on Aug. 29 adopted new rules that, for the first time, enable drone control operations to be conducted in the 5-GHz spectrum.

FCC Adopts New Rules Allowing Drones to Operate in 5-GHz Spectrum

Virginia State

For a third time, the Federal Communications Commission is denying $886 million in federal funding to SpaceX’s Starlink, this time by dismissing a citizen-led petition. On Friday, the commission rejected a petition from Virginia resident Greg Weisiger, who urged the FCC to reverse its controversial August 2022 decision to deny SpaceX the funds.

FCC Rejects Citizen Effort to Revive $886M in Funding for SpaceX's Starlink

Maine State

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Sagadahoc County, ME

Lewiston, ME

The Maine Monitor

Editor’s note: This story contains references to suicide. When a bill to strengthen Maine’s yellow flag law went into effect earlier this month, Sagadahoc County Sheriff Joel Merry said he felt a sense of relief.

Law enforcement officers can now get a warrant to take someone into protective custody

CDLLife

The U.S. Department of Transportation (U.S. DOT) announced a plan to deploy new technology to "enable vehicles to communicate with each other" in hopes of reducing motor vehicle crashes.
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U.S. DOT to launch nationwide wireless ‘Vehicle-to-Everything’ communication network to try to curb crashes

Colorado State

Florida State

Uncovering Florida

Today, Attorney General Ashley Moody filed a lawsuit against the Biden-Harris administration for failing to provide public documents requested through a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) filing. The March 2024 FOIA request sought records related to policies allowing the release of dangerous criminal illegal aliens from U.S. prisons into the general population rather than deporting them.

FL Attorney General Sues Biden-Harris Administration Over Release of Criminal Illegal Aliens

Sifting through the offers from internet providers in your area can make your eyes glaze over. You're likely checking available speeds and pricing along with fine-print details like data caps and equipment fees to ensure you get the best plan for you. Another factor to consider is equally important but easy to overlook: the connection type or what technology your internet service provider uses to send internet to your home. We at CNET have encountered them all and can tell you first-hand the difference the connection type can make.

Internet Connection Types Explained

With the promise of NTIA’s BEAD subsidies to fund rural broadband projects, ISPs want federal regulators to expand access to utility poles. They see that as a critical factor in the timely deployment of new broadband networks. Representatives from CTIA, AT&T (NYSE: T), T-Mobile (NASDAQ: TMUS), and Verizon (NYSE:...

Carriers Urge FCC to Give Them Light Pole Access

Northrop Grumman has demonstrated the capability of its digital engineering ecosystem to reduce the time and costs associated with designing, building and testing aircraft on Scaled Composites’ Model 437 Vanguard. On Thursday, Northrop said the multi-mission aircraft flew for the first time using wings developed through the Digital Pathfinder project.

Northrop Grumman’s Digital Pathfinder Engineering Project Rapidly Builds Wings for Model 437 Aircraft

Georgia State

Floyd County, GA

Daily Coffee Press

According to officials with the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI), three former officers from the Georgia Department of Corrections (GDC), one GDC investigator, and a former Floyd County deputy have been charged for the aggravated assault of an inmate at the Floyd County Jail.

Five Former Georgia Law Enforcement Officers Charged With Aggravated Assault Against Inmate

On May 29, 2024, E-Verify announced the launch of the E-Verify+ trial. E-Verify is a U.S. Department of Homeland Security website that allows employers to determine if their employees are eligible to work in the United States by comparing the information of an employee’s Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification (“Form I-9”), with records available to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the Social Security Administration. E-Verify+ is a new E-Verify service that aims to integrate the Form I-9 and E-Verify employment eligibility verification process into one digital process.

E-Verify Launches Trial of E-Verify+ Service

Wi-Fi is a way to connect to the Internet, while the Internet is what you're connecting to. Wi-Fi uses radio waves to connect devices across a Wireless Local Area Network, while the Internet is a global network of interconnected computers. Understanding the difference is important for setting up networks, troubleshooting...

Wi-Fi vs. Internet: The Key Difference, Explained (and Why It Matters)

Monroe County, GA

Since the beginning of August, ten individuals who worked in law enforcement in Georgia counties have been arrested by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, primarily on charges related to offenses against inmates. The GBI's most recent case of this kind resulted in the arrest of a 39-year-old jailer from Monroe County.

GBI Arrests Former Georgia County Jailer on Charges of Aggravated Battery and More

Denver, CO

David Heitz

A Denver City Council committee will consider Tuesday changing the term “feminine hygiene products” to the more inclusive “menstrual hygiene products” in city sales tax documents.

Denver considers name change for feminine hygiene products

Many internet providers are out there today. But which one has the best internet speed for gaming and streaming? We break it down.

Best internet for streaming: Cost, speeds and our picks of 2024

Verizon has countered a recent offer from T-Mobile subsidiary Mint Mobile with its own promotional campaign that apparently comes with a 5-year price guarantee. Anyone using T-Mobile’s postpaid service in the United States is being tempted to switch to Verizon’s Visible service in exchange for a lower per-line fee of $15/month. The offer includes taxes and fees and comes with a supposed 5-year price guarantee, but you must bring your own device and commit to an entire year of service. In comparison, Mint is offering $15/month (taxes and fees excluded) with free lines in a time-limited three-month promotional campaign. The campaign is aimed squarely at AT&T and Verizon switchers who bring their own devices and port their numbers over to Mint.

Verizon Goes After T-Mobile Customers With $15/Month Unlimited Data

Welcome to the Regulation Round Up, a regular bulletin highlighting the latest developments in UK and EU financial services regulation. Overseas Funds Regime: The FCA updated its webpage on the overseas funds regime to confirm that it will open the gateway to new schemes on 30 September 2024. 21 August.

Regulation Round Up August 2024

California State

California’s Office of Health Care Affordability (OHCA) has officially approved amendments (“Amendments”) to the cost and market impact review (CMIR) regulations, effective August 22, 2024. Most significantly, these Amendments expand the scope of health care entities (HCEs) subject to a CMIR, among other notable changes discussed below.

Update: OHCA Approves Amendments to Cost and Market Impact Review (CMIR) Regulations

Wireless internet connections are convenient, but they're also notoriously unreliable. Nothing proves that point more emphatically than a glitchy video conference call, especially if it's tied to a crucial business meeting. The solution, of course, is to run a wired network connection to your home office. Wi-Fi is great for...

Wi-Fi problems? Add a wired network to your home without Ethernet cable - here's how

New Jersey State

Newark, NJ

Morristown Minute

NEW JERSEY - Alain Rodrigues, a 49-year-old Middlesex County resident and owner of a construction business in Old Bridge and Newark, New Jersey, has admitted to charges of tax evasion and failure to collect and pay over taxes. U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced that Rodrigues entered his guilty plea on August 1, 2024, before U.S. District Judge Esther Salas in Newark federal court.

Construction Business Owner Admits Tax Evasion, Owes $1.35M

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Telecom Alert: $950k Settlement for 911 Outage; FCC Adopts UAS Rules; FCC Adopts 5G Fund Rules; Fifth Circuit Stays USF Ruling [Vol. XXI, Issue 36]

The FCC announced a $950,000 settlement with AT&T to resolve an investigation into whether the company violated the Commission’s rules by failing to deliver 911 calls...

Telecom Alert: $950k Settlement for 911 Outage; FCC Adopts UAS Rules; FCC Adopts 5G Fund Rules; Fifth Circuit Stays USF Ruling [Vol. XXI, Issue 36]

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