After examining two bids to site a commercial cell tower on town property, the board authorized legal/planning review (Cordell) of the proposals and discussed lease amounts ($600–$750/month), upfront payouts ($20k–$30k), escalation clauses and ensuring space for emergency radio mounts and DPW operations.

Florida House amends ownership rules for airport property and telecommunications services.

Chair Carr told senators the FCC is implementing a large spectrum pipeline from the Working Families Tax Cut Act and is preparing auctions, including up to 180 MHz in the upper C‑band, aiming to meet a statutory July 2027 deadline; commissioners said spectrum policy also must protect DOD and aviation safety.

Commissioners heard a multi‑hour discussion with the Idaho Office of Broadband, SilverStar and FiberCom about whether the county should require conduit in new subdivisions, who bears installation cost, provider reimbursement practices, and how to write code that 'future‑proofs' neighborhoods for fiber.

The Roads Infrastructure and Public Works Committee heard testimony from residents and a county review of legal constraints on a proposed moratorium on new cell towers and modifications. The committee voted to hold the item and requested a scope and legal briefing from the county attorney for the next meeting.

The Amherst County Board of Supervisors approved special exceptions for two 199-foot wireless towers after public hearings in which residents raised health, environmental and notification concerns. Staff and applicants said the proposals meet county setbacks and federal standards; votes were 4–1 on each tower.

John Isler told the board Crook County is updating its comprehensive plan (last updated 1978), processing a large Hidden Canyon resort application (225 units in phase one), and facing constrained options on a Pal Butte cell‑tower siting because federal law limits local rejection without technical proof.

Residents oppose changes to stealth cell tower, fearing negative aesthetic and community effects.

Commission staff said a proposed federally permitted 200-foot cell phone tower near the depot would trigger environmental review and could harm a potential historic district; staff said National Register listing would give 'far more clout' to push for a reduced height or alternative siting.

Council unanimously votes to lower wireless facility height following public input and discussion.