WASHINGTON, March 24, 2025 – Following in New York’s footsteps, a California lawmaker was one step closer to advancing a sweeping legislative mandate to cap monthly internet bills at $15 for qualifying low-income households. Originally _introduced in January_, the bill, formally titled the _California Affordable Home Internet Act_, was updated last week when Assemblymember **Tasha Boerner** , D-Encinitas, released the full bill text laying out specifics. Beginning in 2027, every California ISP would be required to file annual reports with the state’s Department of Technology disclosing how many households were offered the service, how many were denied, the procedures used to determine eligibility, and a description of all broadband plans offered in the state.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 20, 2026 – The _California Fire Chiefs Association revoked its initial support_ of the Federal Communications Commission’s granting of an experimental license for a 5G GPS backup system, citing concerns over public safety. The _FCC granted this license to geolocation company NextNav_ to test its proposed 5G GPS backup system in San Jose, Calif., in December 2025 with plans to operate this system online through December 2027. The project aims to use existing 5G cellular technology to provide position, navigation, and timing (PNT) signals from the ground as a supplemental system instead of relying solely on satellites. _In May 2025, then-CFCA President**Brian Fennessy** wrote that the association “strongly supports the FCC’s effort”_ because PNT technology is a “critical function” for first responders, further emphasizing that NextNav could “provide life-saving advancements to an entire ecosystem of software, mapping, and situational awareness tools that public safety operations rely on every day and in emergencies.” _****Learn more about Broadband Breakfast Live Online****_ Signup on CHAT for BroadbandLive ### This post is for subscribers only Become a member to get access to all content Subscribe now

WASHINGTON, Feb. 19, 2026 – Researchers claim California regulators made misleading conclusions in a recent broadband study. Analysts at both the New York Law School and the Information Technology and Innovation Foundation said the _California Public Advocates Office’s (CPAO) January report_, claiming Californians could save $1 billion annually with increased broadband competition, was false and misleading. On Jan. 14, California Public Utilities Commission’s Public Advocate’s Office released a _comparative analysis of major internet service providers_ of four urban centers: Los Angeles, San Diego, Oakland and San Mateo. The report claimed that on top of the $1 million Californians could save, households also pay $15-$40 more per month for broadband when only one gigabit provider is available, compared with areas that have true gigabit competition. _****Learn more about Broadband Breakfast Live Online****_ Signup on CHAT for BroadbandLive ### This post is for subscribers only Become a member to get access to all content Subscribe now

Lawyers for Justice, P.C.® has announced Ben Stone as the Director of Washington Litigation, enhancing its leadership and service expansion in the Pacific Northwest.

Blood Cancer United and BeOne Medicines are teaming up to enhance support and community services for those affected by blood cancer, aiming to empower patients and their families.

Sheringham Distillery is set to bring its award-winning, sustainably crafted spirits to Washington and California as World Cocktail Day approaches.

LCPtracker has launched online certification courses tailored for Washington State's prevailing wage, aiming to empower construction professionals in compliance.