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SBA Announces NSBW 2026 Cosponsors; ASBDC Co-Hosting May 5-6 Virtual Summit

The SBA announced the full cosponsor list for National Small Business Week 2026 (May 3-9), with ASBDC co-hosting a free two-day Virtual Summit on May 5-6. Cosponsors span Platinum (Visa), Gold (Google, T-Mobile), Silver (Amazon, Block, Grasshopper Bank, Paychex, TriNet, Verizon), and Bronze (Fiserv, Meta, Lockheed Martin, ZenBusiness) levels. Registration is required to access educational workshops, federal resources, and networking opportunities.

TowerCo/Verizon CPCN Order Russell Springs 260-Foot Cell Tower

The Kentucky Public Service Commission granted a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity (CPCN) to TowerCo 2013, LLC and Cellco Partnership d/b/a Verizon Wireless to construct a 260-foot wireless telecommunications tower approximately 4.7 miles southwest of Kentucky Highway 76 in Russell Springs, Kentucky. The CPCN was granted after Joint Applicants demonstrated need for improved telecommunications coverage, absence of wasteful duplication, and no reasonable opportunity to co-locate equipment on existing structures. The FAA has issued a no-hazard determination; the KAZC application remains pending with a 10-day filing requirement.

Verizon Wireless Information Request - Monroe County Wireless Facility

The Kentucky Public Service Commission issued an information request to Horvath Towers VI, LLC and Cellco Partnership d/b/a Verizon Wireless regarding their application to construct a wireless communications facility in Monroe County. The Joint Applicants must provide a status update on property owner notification and file responses electronically by April 24, 2026.

FAA Proposes $70,500 Fine Against Verizon for Hazardous Materials Violations

The Federal Aviation Administration proposes a $70,500 civil penalty against Verizon Communications, Inc. for allegedly violating hazardous materials regulations. The agency alleges Verizon improperly offered three shipments of 2,000-3,000 cell phones containing lithium-ion batteries to FedEx for air transport in May 2024, failing to properly class, describe, package, mark, label, or provide required emergency response information for the hazardous materials.

Verizon v. FirstEnergy - Order Denying Motion to Reopen Pole Attachment Complaint

The FCC issued an order denying a motion to reopen a pole attachment complaint proceeding involving Verizon Pennsylvania LLC and FirstEnergy Pennsylvania Electric Company. This action stems from a complaint filed under docket number 26-44.

Satellite Direct-to-Cellular Service: Emergence, Use Cases, and Considerations for Congress

The Congressional Research Service released a report examining satellite Direct-to-Cellular (D2C) service, which connects smartphones to low Earth orbit satellite networks, enabling connectivity in cellular dead zones. The report describes emerging D2C partnerships between terrestrial providers (T-Mobile/SpaceX, AT&T and Verizon/AST SpaceMobile) and discusses spectrum allocation, satellite proliferation, and U.S. competitiveness considerations for Congress.

Verizon Wireless Cell Tower Permit Application in Pulaski County

The Kentucky Public Service Commission has issued an order regarding Verizon Wireless's application for a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity to construct a cell tower in Pulaski County. The order notes pending FAA and KAZC applications and requests the final decisions be filed promptly.

Court affirms Borough's site plan approval denial for cell tower

The Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania affirmed a lower court's decision, upholding the Pleasant Hills Borough Council's denial of a site plan approval for a Verizon Wireless cell tower. The court found that Verizon was required to obtain site plan approval for the proposed monopole tower.

Verizon Pennsylvania LLC v. Prevailing Wage Board - Court Opinion

The Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania affirmed the Prevailing Wage Appeals Board's order denying Verizon's grievance. The court addressed whether the Secretary of Labor and Industry properly authorized the Bureau of Labor Law Compliance and whether the Secretary abused her discretion in setting the electric lineman rate for fiber optic cable deployment.

Arturo P. Batac v. Verizon - Rhode Island Supreme Court Opinion

The Rhode Island Supreme Court affirmed a lower court's decision in the case of Arturo P. Batac v. Verizon. The court found no error in the prior proceedings which led to the affirmation of the judgment in favor of Verizon.