State officials say they have installed more than 600 miles of fiber optic cables as part of a planned 3,200 mile broadband network across Kentucky. But the network still faces significant delays as the project piles up millions of dollars in penalties because of what leaders say was an unrealistic construction schedule. Officials with the […]
Human Error, Inadequate Safeguards Blamed in Missile Alert
The Federal Communications Commission says human error and inadequate safeguards are to blame for a missile alert that was sent mistakenly in Hawaii. The FCC said Tuesday that the individual who sent the false alert refused to talk to the agency, but provided a written statement. The FCC says Hawaii has been testing alert capabilities, […]
Trump Applies Tariffs to Solar Panels, Washing Machines
President Donald Trump on Monday approved tariffs on imported solar-energy components and large washing machines in a bid to help U.S. manufacturers. The Republican’s decision followed recommendations for tariffs by the U.S. International Trade Commission. “The president’s action makes clear again that the Trump administration will always defend American workers, farmers, ranchers, and businesses in […]
Bill Would Give Rural Illinois Schools High-speed Internet
A proposed bill would give more than 90,000 students across 100 districts in rural Illinois access to high-speed internet. Sen. Andy Manar, D-Bunker Hill, Sen. Sam McCann, R-Plainview, and Sen. Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant, D-Shorewood are sponsoring the legislation, the State Journal-Register reported. Manar says the measure would be a one-time expense that would bridge the digital […]
Chao Says Companies Must Allay Public’s Autonomous Car Fears
U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao says the auto and tech industries need to allay public fears of self-driving vehicles. During a speech at the start of the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Chao cited polling that shows 78 percent of Americans are afraid to ride in a driverless car. She says the government […]
‘Superfast’ Internet Cable to Cross Mediterranean Sea
‘Superfast’ Internet Cable to Cross Mediterranean Sea
Lawmaker Touts Proposal for More Rural Broadband in Maine
A lawmaker in Maine used a public hearing to encourage residents to support a proposed bond that would improve rural broadband in the state. State Rep. Seth Berry, a Democrat from Bowdoinham, wants voters to decide on the broadband issue. A public hearing was held on the subject on Wednesday in Augusta. Berry’s proposal would […]