Board meetings, strategic plans, and buyer signals from Nathan Merritt’s organization
Jan 23, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Ai Task Force Meeting
The meeting focused on establishing a definition of AI for legislative purposes and identifying the state agency responsible for AI policy implementation. Key topics included the development of best practices for public sector AI use, strategies for protecting individual rights and consumer data, and the creation of school policies regarding student AI use. Additional discussions covered the economic and workforce impacts of AI, the formation of subgroups for K-12 and Higher Education support, and procedural decisions such as establishing monthly meeting frequencies and creating shared resources.
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The WV Broadband Enhancement Council meetings covered various topics including financial statements, updates from the Public Service Commission regarding pole attachment issues, and discussions on Verizon's acquisition of Frontier. Updates were provided on ARPA projects and the IIJA NTIA Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment (BEAD) program, including the state's allocation and program revisions. The council also discussed legislation affecting wireless facilities and infrastructure, and the relocation of the Office of Broadband under the Division of Economic Development. Additionally, there were discussions on Ookla speed test data, satellite service performance, and the impact of the BEAD program pause. A resolution was considered in support of continued broadband infrastructure development in West Virginia.
Dec 13, 2018·BoardMeeting
Board
Wv Broadband Enhancement Council Minutes
The meeting addressed the Dig Once Policy, with updates from the Infrastructure Committee, and discussed the WVU Land Use and Sustainable Development Law Clinic's broadband legal toolkit project (TURBO) and a request for the Council to provide a $15,000 cash match. The Council also discussed the NTIA's request for comments regarding broadband data collection and recognized West Virginia's current data collection efforts. There was also an announcement about the passing of Allen Daugherty.
Jan 31, 2017·BoardMeeting
Board
Wv Broadband Enhancement Council Meeting Agenda / Minutes
The WV Broadband Enhancement Council Workshop included opening remarks, welcome remarks, and presentations. Discussions focused on private/public partnerships, broadband speeds, and infrastructure challenges in rural areas. Models for broadband deployment, including municipal models, public risk/private execution, and shared risk investment, were explored. The FCC's Universal Service Fund and Connect America Fund Phase II were discussed, along with efforts by Connected Nation to expand technology access. The workshop also covered federal funding resources, including programs from the US Department of Agriculture, the West Virginia Economic Development Administration, the United States Economic Development Administration, and the Appalachian Regional Commission. Community Connect Public Private Project was also presented.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
