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Louisiana CEOs Urge Action to Resolve BEAD Delays

4/24/2025

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Louisiana CEOs, led by David Herring of ClearPath Fiber, are calling on Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick to tackle delays in the BEAD program, crucial for expanding broadband access. Herring warns that the current uncertainty threatens investments and jobs, urging immediate action to reaffirm fiber as a key national strategy for connectivity.

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Louisiana CEOs, led by David Herring of ClearPath Fiber, are calling on Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick to tackle delays in the BEAD program, crucial for expanding broadband access. Herring warns that the current uncertainty threatens investments and jobs, urging immediate action to reaffirm fiber as a key national strategy for connectivity.