From our friends at New West
Bill Underway to Develop Idaho Broadband Network
There has been some dispute over the past couple of years regarding how many people in Idaho lack high-speed Internet access.
I want to know how many Idaho Legislatures actually have Broadband?
When Butch kills this bill If this bill doesn’t pass [...]
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From all unofficial, unsubstantiated and off the record reports I have been able to drudge up (I swear you’d think we were living in a communist state), Ellick’s gone, not coming back and it wasn’t pretty.
Most reports suggest that yes his health was a *factor* but really the insurmountable task of getting the [...]
Maybe it’s because I grew up the son of a lobbyist, but I really hate politics.
I haven’t weighed in on the disbanding of the Governors council because I don’t really know what to say. The Governor doesn’t get tech, that’s obvious. James Ellick doesn’t seem to be doing anything. Personally [...]
Interesting to see how they integrate education over the lifecourse with workforce development. It’s not as smooth as they claim, nor do the well-publicized details match reality.. but it definitely has things we can learn from. And it REALLY helps rural Germany.
One key is that this is largely driven by “demand side” considerations - what [...]
Thanks for all the “cards and letters” re my prior post!
The Kauffman trip to KC was productive in many respects. Confirmed that there’s serious money out there for entrepreneurial training initiatives, especially broad partnerships, especially for K-12 & community colleges - sustainable entrepreneurship too. Potentially money for Idaho… But there are steps Idaho will [...]
Idaho Company Develops New Disaster Warning System
Idaho based company using technology to help in disasters
Crapo: Labor Department approves grant for laid-off Micron workers
Help for workers at Micron
Hope everyone had a great weekend!
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Just a couple articles from the web.
Tech council ponders new direction
Where are we going with our tech? Can we get more support?
Entrepreneurs invited to technology grant workshop
Learn how to apply for federal grants.
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Today was the first day of work for James Ellick’s. Ellick was appointed to be the new Director of the Department of Commerce back in May. Ever since then, mystery has shrouded this man and the appointment. We know very little about him other than he has a high tech business background, [...]
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