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In July 2026, the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) Technology and Communications Committee officially adopted the USF Modernization Resolution as an NCSL directive. This signals growing momentum among state lawmakers to pressure federal counterparts for structural USF reform. Asserts support for a stable Universal Service Fund that keeps broadband reliable and affordable. Link to the Resolution State Tracking: Monitors hundreds of state bills regarding infras

Keep Our Communities Connected and the Schools, Health, and Libraries Broadband Coalition launch a Task Force to secure the future of universal service. [BROOKLYN, NY] — Keep Our Communities Connected (KOCC) and the Schools, Health, and Libraries Broadband (SHLB) Coalition launched the “Future of Universal Service Fund (USF) Reform Task Force” on Friday, April 10, 2026. This cross-sector initiative aims to inform ongoing bipartisan and bicameral policy debates on the long-te

Advocates, policymakers, and community leaders gathered on March 26, 2025, to defend universal service programs that ensure affordable...