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Minnesota cities are asking the Legislature for power to slap internet providers with new fees, an idea they say will lead to more broadband in the state with the added bonus of helping to pay for basic government access programming like video of council meetings. But the idea has caused a stir at the Capitol, where telecom groups and Republicans argue the bill — with its significant support ...

Damakant Jayshi Wausau is sending a strong signal opposing a Republican-sponsored bill in Congress that critics say takes away local control over wireless

• U.S. Sen. Alex Padilla (D-California) introduced a bicameral bill that would increase access to internet and telephone services for low-income urban and rural Americans,...

Plus, federal lawmakers introduce multiple pieces of legislation related to boosting the nation's broadband infrastructure, Texas moves forward with its own broadband availability map, and more.

The legislation requires the president to adopt a national strategy to close the digital divide by expanding broadband internet service