Blandin on Broadband

MARCH 5, 2025

The MN House Ag, Finance and Policy committee heard about HF47 : Provisions governing the certification of underground telecommunications installers modified. Agriculture Finance and Policy Chair: Rep. In a 7 to 6 vote the bill is assed and moved onto the general register. We want to keep people safe and have broadband.

Finance 52

Finance Broadband Provisioning Education 52

Blandin on Broadband

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

Today the Committee on Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy heard more about: HF47 (Schultz) Provisions governing the certification of underground telecommunications installers modified. The added cost of these provisions, might cause us to look outside of Minnesota for work. It has been pioneering.

Provisioning 59

Provisioning Telecommunication Broadband Cable 59

Blandin on Broadband

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

844, A bill for an act relating to telecommunications; modifying provisions governing broadband workforce plan data; modifying investigative authority; modifying provisions governing underground telecommunications infrastructure; amending Minnesota Statutes 2024, sections 116J.395, 395, subdivision 9; 216B.17, 17, subdivision 9; 326B.198,

Broadband 59

Broadband Telecommunication Telephone Provisioning 59

Blandin on Broadband

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

974, A bill for an act relating to broadband; establishing the Equal Access to Broadband Act; modifying provisions governing broadband services and broadband infrastructure; amending Minnesota Statutes 2024, sections 116J.39, The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Agriculture Finance and Policy.

Telecommunication 59

Telecommunication Community Antenna Television Broadband Construction 59

Broadband Breakfast

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Vikash has been covering the US Cable, Media and Telecom industries for over 15 years and has extensive knowledge about the broadband industry. What, if anything, have states been doing to prioritize open access fiber? Additionally, this panel will consider the evolving role of major players in the wholesale markets for last-mile access.

Broadband 98

Broadband Telecommunication Transportation Marketing 98

Blandin on Broadband

MARCH 13, 2025

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Agriculture Finance and Policy. c) “Broadband conduit” means a conduit, pipe, innerduct, or microduct for fiber optic or other cables that support broadband and wireless facilities for broadband service. (d) 391, subdivision 1; 116J.394;

Broadband 59

Broadband Construction Internet Internet 59

Broadband Breakfast

OCTOBER 1, 2024

1, 2024 – Republican complaints about various provisions of the Biden administration’s flagship broadband expansion program are well known. WASHINGTON, Oct. Even if Donald Trump takes office next year, experts said it’s probably too late to institute many of the desired changes sought by Republicans.

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Provisioning Broadband Finance Manufacturing 111