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Missouri Businesses Are Paying the Price for Copper and Fiber Theft: Jake Morabito in The Center Square - American Legislative Exchange Council
7+ hour, 10+ min ago (217+ words) The'latest op-ed by ALEC Senior Director of Policy Jake Morabito was recently featured in The Center Square, covering how Missouri legislators are addressing the protection of critical communications infrastructure materials following recent thefts of copper and fiber optic materials. Driven…...
Data Centers, Energy Demand, and the Ratepayer Protection Pledge - American Legislative Exchange Council
7+ hour, 9+ min ago (289+ words) However, coinciding with this surge in data center development and the reshoring of advanced manufacturing, many regions are experiencing significant increases in electricity demand and rising energy costs. President Donald Trump's new Ratepayer Protection Pledge aims to shield residential utility…...
Michigan's Approach to Smartphones in Schools: Media Highlights - American Legislative Exchange Council
1+ mon, 4+ day ago (114+ words) Last week, ALEC Senior Director of Policy Jake Morabito gave several interviews on Michigan's recent legislation limiting the use of smartphones in K-12 schools during instruction time. This new legislation is consistent with the ALEC model Limiting Student Use of Cell…...
“Broadband Update: A “Benefit of the Bargain” for the BEAD Program - American Legislative Exchange Council
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (203+ words) President Donald Trump's Commerce Department is revamping a key federal broadband deployment program by cutting unnecessary red tape, ensuring a fair and level playing field for providers, and restoring market competition to connect unserved communities. The State of State Broadband…...
Michigan Lawmakers Advance Responsible, Flexible Approach to Limiting Cell Phone Use in Schools - American Legislative Exchange Council
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (885+ words) Michigan Lawmakers Advance Responsible, Flexible Approach to Limiting Cell Phone Use in Schools'American Legislative Exchange Council Michigan Lawmakers Advance Responsible, Flexible Approach to Limiting Cell Phone Use in Schools Michigan's bipartisan effort is a thoughtful, community'driven roadmap for reform. Michigan…...
Dissecting Utah’s Age Checks for App Stores: Jake Morabito on Rod & Greg - American Legislative Exchange Council
11+ mon, 3+ week ago (467+ words) Utah's new App Store Accountability Act sparks debate on kids' digital access, age checks, and privacy. Jake Morabito of ALEC weighs in. As lawmakers across the country weigh stricter regulations on children's access to digital platforms, one of the most…...