Bartlett Cleland

Specialize in public policy, thought leadership, advocacy,advertising,coalition building,strategic planning,and tactical advice for corporations,and non-profits

[NetChoice @NetChoice]

Annual pay for entry-level data center technicians averages over $100,000.

In rural areas, these jobs support young American workers and families who want to remain in their hometowns. 👏

[NetChoice @NetChoice]

According to a 2026 Construction Outlook survey from the Associated General Contractors of America, respondents were very optimistic about the value of data center projects this year.

[Bartlett Cleland @MaderyBridge]

Most of what you’ve heard about data centers is a bought and paid for ad against American success…

https://t.co/SErBq81qCW

[NetChoice @NetChoice]

DATA CENTERS PROVIDE AMERICANS WITH GOOD JOBS 🇺🇸

Every single direct data center job supports an additional 4.5 jobs across the broader economy, propelling total supported employment to a staggering 5.5 million in 2024.

[Bill Dunne @billrdunne]

A timely piece from the always plugged in @MaderyBridge, it's very important folks understand why this Data Center backlash is emerging so suddenly.

[Bartlett Cleland @MaderyBridge]

The good news is that billions are being saved out of BEAD funding thanks to industry and NTIA. Ideally the overage would go back into treasury but if politics is going to take over and the funds spent then this isn’t a bad idea

https://t.co/u1NYKyoZOB

[Richmond Times-Dispatch @RTDNEWS]

Virginia’s data center success is helping affordability. Lawmakers shouldn’t put it at risk. | Guest column https://t.co/tYQVMhaPwu

[NetChoice @NetChoice]

🚨🚨 @FoxNews: 1 BILLION identity records exposed in ID verification data leak — INCLUDING +203 MILLION America records

Governments requiring Digital ID w/ "age verification" mandates create MASSIVE security risks

The threat is NOT hypothetical. Another unfortunate example:

[Nico Perrino @NicoPerrino]

Meanwhile, politicians want to effectively mandate these services in order for you to use vast swaths of the internet.

It’s not only your freedoms that are at risk.

[Bartlett Cleland @MaderyBridge]

A real bipartisan public policy? A no brainer in this day and age? Appears so!

[Innovation Economy Institute @InnovEconInst]

NTIA Should Take Care With ‘Leftover’ Broadband Funds

https://t.co/hSpQaYkoEa

[Innovation Economy Institute @InnovEconInst]

NTIA Should Take Care With ‘Leftover’ Broadband Funds

https://t.co/hSpQaYkoEa

[Bartlett Cleland @MaderyBridge]

Critical thinking, common sense, research…thank you @ArielleRothNTIA Please share those values with others in government!

[Arielle Roth @ArielleRothNTIA]

NEW @WSJopinion piece:
How two hours, snow boots, & basic oversight turned a $4M broadband project into $0.

D.C. asked @NTIAgov for $4M to connect just 55 “unserved” locations.

That’s $70K each in one of the most broadband-dense cities in America.🚩

Something didn’t add up.🧵

[Bartlett Cleland @MaderyBridge]

$2000+! Annually. Every family. Time for @BrendanCarrFCC and the @FCC to unlock the affordability agenda! Thank you @SenLummis @SenJohnKennedy @SenEricSchmitt

[Senator Cynthia Lummis @SenLummis]

American families spend $2,000+ annually on mobile service, due in part to carrier lock-in.

@SenJohnKennedy, @SenEricSchmitt, & I are calling on @BrendanCarrFCC to finalize FCC rulemaking allowing consumers to use their phone on any carrier's network once the device is paid off.

[U.S. Department of Energy @ENERGY]

Data centers help drive energy prices DOWN:

The states with rapid electricity demand growth are home to lower electricity prices. States like NY, CA, and MA that produce less electricity, have higher prices.

[Shoshana Weissmann, Sloth Committee Chair 🦥 @senatorshoshana]

AMAZING news! Big fan of @AlexAdamsRPh

States sometimes steal Social Security funds from foster youth and Alex is going to work to stop it

“I will actively and expeditiously work to curb this abusive practice to ensure vulnerable youth have the resources they need to succeed.”

[Shoshana Weissmann, Sloth Committee Chair 🦥 @senatorshoshana]

Love this

[Bartlett Cleland @MaderyBridge]

@GovPressOffice Happy to explain basic civics to you anytime. Being conversant in it would probably help you in your job too

[Bartlett Cleland @MaderyBridge]

@JessicaTarlov Happy to explain basic civics to you anytime to help you out

[Ajit Pai @AjitPai]

Happy #Diwali/#Deepavali to those celebrating! The Festival of Lights marks the triumph of light over darkness and good over evil. May the next year be a positive, prosperous one.

[Vance Ginn @VanceGinn]

The Texas Legislature should not have passed the terrible SB2420 this year.

The populist Texas Legislature continues to put government bureaucrats ahead of parents regarding what parents’ kids do online.

More here: https://t.co/u9QBKBe3Qz