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by John Harrington

States Match $48 Million for Broadband

Demand is growing for extra E-rate funds tied to states' support of special construction projects.

FRN Balance Verifications

USAC asks for prompt response from applicants and vendors on FRN balance verification request

Stakeholders Support FCC’s Proposal

E-rate stakeholders submits comments in support of FCC's proposal to eliminate amortization req's

FCC Presents FY2020 Budget Request

$335M budget highlights priorities for 2020, comes in $3.9M less than authorized amount.

States Want Amortization Req’s Removed

SECA supports permanent end to old rule requiring multi-year payout for large WAN costs.

E-rate Bill Addresses “Homework Gap”

Bill aims to close "Homework gap" by making Wi-Fi on school buses eligible for E-rate reimbursement

Simplifying the C2 Budget System

FCC urged to amend the Category Two budget system beginning in funding year 2020.

Special Construction Regulatory Challenges

Organizations provide recommendations to FCC on special construction regulatory challenges