Hearing Examines FirstNet Authority Reauthorization
Federal lawmakers heard testimony that the FirstNet Authority should be continued beyond its 2027 sunset date, but few clear details...
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NENA Names John Provenzano As CEO, Succeeding Brian Fontes
The 9-1-1 Association appoints John Provenzano—who most recently headed government relations and communications for a supermarket chain—as the organization’s new...
Leaders of four key organizations ask members of the Senate Commerce Committee to include federal funding to pay for the deployment of IP-based, next-generation-911 (NG911) technology in the “One Big Beautiful Bill” reconciliation legislation that the Senate is expected to consider in the near future
By Donny Jackson, Editor Four Organizations Ask Senate Committee For NG911 Funding Leaders of four key organizations ask members of the Senate Commerce Committee to include federal funding to pay for the deployment of IP-based, next-generation-911 (NG911) technology in the “One Big Beautiful Bill” reconciliation legislation that the Senate is expected to consider in the near future By Donny Jackson, Editor Leaders of four key organizations last week asked members of the Senate Commerce Committee to include federal funding to pay for the deployment of IP-based, next-generation-911 (NG911) technology in...
Senate Confirms Olivia Trusty To Serve As FCC Commissioner
US senators confirm Olivia Trusty to serve as commissioner on the FCC—a move that should give the commission the quorum...
NENA CEO Brian Fontes Announces Plan To Step Down In Fall 2025
NENA CEO Brian Fontes unveiled plans to step down from the 911-focused organization’s leadership position during the fall of 2025,...
