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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…
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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…
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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…
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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,…
Policy Solution
Policy Alert: Potential Impacts of a Federal Government Shutdown on Tribal Telecommunications
September 29, 2023 / EJ John and Dr. Traci Morris
At this time, the United States government will likely shut down due to Congress not coming together to pass needed legislation through a continuing…
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Call to Action
Call to Action: ONAP and WTB Seek Comment on Tribal Nation and Native Hawaiian Access to Spectrum and Related Data
September 6, 2023 / Sadie Vermillion
Spectrum is an essential natural resource because it is finite and has economic and public use, purpose, and benefit. Similar to other natural…
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NTIA Announces A Second Round of TBCP Funding
July 31, 2023 / EJ John
On July 27, 2023, the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) announced a second Notice of Funding Opportunity (…
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Fact Sheet
Indigenous Digital Sovereignty Defined
July 14, 2023 / Dr. Traci Morris
Since at least the early 1990s, Tribal nations have been actively working to have a seat at the policy table as this new utility (for lack of a…
Explainer
The Affordable Connectivity Program: Sustaining Individuals and Tribal Networks
June 26, 2023 / EJ John
The Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) created in 2021 through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, assists qualifying households with…
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