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MN House updates to HF47: provisions governing the certification of underground telecommunications installers modified

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c) (b) Beginning January 1, 2026, all installations of underground telecommunications infrastructure subject to this subdivision within this state must be performed by safety-qualified underground telecommunications installers that meet the requirements of this subdivision. Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 326B.198, EFFECTIVE DATE.

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An Interview With Former BEAD Director Evan Feinman

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I was able to treat it as a really excellent education, in both the way that the legal and governmental and constitutional systems of our country work as well as a three-year seminar in how to be an excellent advocate and communicator of complex issues. You also wrote that you didn’t regard these provisions as significant.

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MN House Ag, Finance and Policy Committee moved onto the general register: HF47: certification of broadband installers modified

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The MN House Ag, Finance and Policy committee heard about HF47 : Provisions governing the certification of underground telecommunications installers modified. Live Video Bills Added HF47 (Schultz) Provisions governing the certification of underground telecommunications installers modified. MTA has an educational program.

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The National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) set to connect barracks-type housing to broadband

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Included in the law are provisions to rural telecommunications networks more secure andinternet access service affordable formembers of the armed service while addressing issues aroundartificial intelligence and cybersecurity.

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National Conference of State Legislatures’ Broadband Policy Toolkit

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History: Click for History MN S 3471 2024 State School Librarian Status: Failed – Adjourned – Senate Education Finance Committee Date of Last Action: 4/2/2024 Author: Kunesh-Podein (DFL) Topics: Education and Schools Associated Bills: MN H 4967 – Companion Summary: Relates to education, establishes a state school librarian.

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Digital Infrastructure Investment 2024: 'All-in' on Open Access

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Because only fiber can close the digital divide, and unleash economic development that will raise the quality of life for every single one of us — providing education and job opportunities; eliminating poverty; creating sustainability and enabling innovations we haven’t even thought of yet. Fiber ensures no one gets left behind.

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New Hampshire Getting $191 Million for Universal Broadband

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million for computer literacy education and devices for seniors, rural residents, low-income urban residents, new Americans and others that need it, Caswell said. "We're Requests for proposals from nonprofits, educational institutions and community groups will likely be issued in late February or early March.

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