WASHINGTON, July 30 -- The Federal Communications Commission's Wireline Competition Bureau issued the following public notice (AU Docket No. 20-34; WC Dockets No. 19-126, 10-90) on July 29, 2025: * * * By this Public Notice, the Wireline Competition Bureau (WCB or Bureau) announces that certain Rural Digital Opportunity Fund (RDOF) census block groups (CBGs) are now eligible for other funding programs. Specifically, CenturyTel of Montana, Inc.; CenturyTel of Washington, Inc.; Embarq Florida, I  more

WASHINGTON, July 30 -- The Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis issued the following Beige Book on July 15, 2025: * * * Summary of Economic Activity Ninth District economic activity was flat since the previous report. Employment rose slightly and wages grew moderately. Prices increased modestly overall, with greater pressure among manufacturers. Tourism activity increased and residential real estate was mixed. Manufacturing, vehicle sales, and commercial real estate were flat. Nonauto consumer  more