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Overview: Tribal Eligibility in the Digital Equity Act Grant Programs
August 28, 2024 / EJ John
Despite many advancements in broadband connectivity over the past three years, Native American communities still lack critical internet…
Explainer
At the intersection of Law & Policy in Indian Education
July 23, 2024 / Brooke Curleyhair
Intro In the governance and regulation of society, law and policy play distinct yet essential roles. While both maintain order and guide behavior,…
Explainer
Unrelenting Litigation? The Supreme Court’s Overruling of Chevron in Loper Bright Enterprises & Relentless, Inc. and What’s Next for Tribes
July 8, 2024 / Tim Evans
The decision in Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo. is just as impactful as the U.S. Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade, its ruling…
Explainer
Policy Explainer: Digital Equity Act Programs Update
June 24, 2024 / EJ John
The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (Bipartisan Infrastructure Law or BIL) created several new programs to expand broadband access. The BIL…
Call to Action
Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to create the Missing and Endangered Persons (MEP) alert code for the Emergency Alert System (EAS).
June 14, 2024 / EJ John
On March 14, 2024, The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to create the Missing and Endangered Persons (…
Legislation
Reauthorization of H.R. 7888 carries substantial implications for Tribal Sovereignty
April 17, 2024 / EJ John
Earlier this month, H.R. 7888 was introduced to reauthorize the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 (FISA). This bill includes an amendment…
Explainer
Explainer: BEAD Challenge Process: AZ BEAD Program Update
March 13, 2024 / EJ John
On March 1, 2024, the Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA) initiated Arizona’s challenge process as required by the Broadband Equity, Access, and…
Broadband Indian Country Digital Divide Legislation Sovereignty
Call to Action
Call to Action: Review Arizona’s Digital Equity Plan
January 17, 2024 / EJ John
Last week, the Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA) released a draft of the Arizona Digital Equity Plan. This plan gives an overview of Digital Equity…
Call to Action
ACP Update and Call to Action
January 11, 2024 / EJ John
ACP Update and Call to Action 1-9-24 The Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) faces a critical juncture. In a letter sent out earlier this week,…