116th Congress
Q&A: Senate’s Lead RURAL Act Sponsors Discuss Their Strategy for Passage
More than a third of the U.S. Senate has now signed on to co-sponsor the RURAL Act.
As Majority of House Signs On to RURAL Act, Lead Sponsors Press for Vote
RURAL Act supporters now have more ammunition to convince House leaders to bring the bill to a vot
Co-op CEO to Congress: Help Expand Rural Broadband by Passing RURAL Act
Co-ops’ ability to expand broadband service could be limited unless Congress changes the tax cod
Co-op Voices, Part 1: How Losing Tax-Exempt Status Would Hurt Rural Residents
Co-op CEOs fear the tax change will force them to raise rates for struggling consumer-members.
Q&A: RURAL Act’s Lead Sponsors Say Co-op Voices Are Key to Bill’s Success
Rural communities would suffer most if co-ops lose their tax-exempt status, lawmakers say.
NRECA Urges Congress to Include Crucial Data in Broadband Mapping Bill
NRECA CEO Jim Matheson says any broadband mapping bill should include easy way to challenge data.
Along Those Lines, Episode 12: The Push for Congress to Save Co-ops’ Tax-Exempt Status
In the latest podcast episode, learn why it's vital for Congress to pass the RURAL Act.
Q&A: How Co-op Priorities Are Faring in Congress This Year
Congress has less than two months of legislative days left this year to pass co-op priorities.
Senate Panel Approves $1 Billion for Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
The bill also would make it easier for co-ops to do carbon-capture projects to reduce CO2 emission
North Carolina Co-op Leader Touts Microgrid Projects at Senate Hearing
A North Carolina co-op leader urged senators to support legislation to encourage more microgrids.