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Trump Nominates Next FCC Commissioner

President Trump nominates Geoffrey Starks to replace Mignon Clyburn who resigned in April.

Alabama Governor Weighs in on E-rate

Letter to Chairman Pai requests action on $32.4 million in Internet support withheld since FY2016.

by Peter Kaplan

$2.7 Billion: A Metric of Success

Because of E-rate Reform, FY2015 holds the record for most funding disbursed for a single year.

FCC Releases May Appeal Decisions

FCC rules on appeal decisions related to requests for review, waiver, and petitions for reconsideration.

by Peter Kaplan

Using E-rate Reimbursements Safely

E-rate reimbursements from eligible services can help schools budget for safety-related expenses

by John Harrington

$201 Million in FY17 Requests Still Pending

More than a year later, 621 applicants still wait for 2017 funding commitments.

E-rate Bill Addresses “Homework Gap”

Bi-partisan legislation would allow support for wireless Internet access on school buses.

Commission Seeks Comment on 470 & 471

FCC seeks comments on collection of information as part of its effort to reduce paperwork burdens.