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Electric Cooperatives Press Trump Administration for BEAD ‘Course Correction’ as Withdrawals Mount
By Nicole Ferraro September 21, 2026 An influential industry association representing the nation’s electric cooperatives is intensifying its push for a major policy reset regarding the multi-billion-dollar Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) program. Turning its attention directly to the incoming Trump administration, the organization has issued urgent warnings that a growing number of its…
