WiMax Provisions Draw Criticism The Detroit News reports that a proposed $60 million package of grants to encourage development of a new wireless internet technology is sparking controversy, in part because it would benefit a Grosse Pointe Shores businessman and political donor. Critics say that attorney Robert Liggett Jr. is a co-owner state's largest wireless Internet company is SpeedNet LLC, a Saginaw-based firm. House Speaker Craig DeRoche (R-Novi) says the donations have "no correlation at all" to his inclusion of the WiMax language in the bill. WiMax is not yet available commercially, but promises to deliver fast, long-range and inexpensive wireless Internet service. The article also provides great background on WiMax. Read Critics: $60 million grant favors GOP donor in the Detroit News Related Areas Southeast Michigan Business Business > Computers & Technology Business > Telecommunications & ISPs Community Community > Government Five Things You Need to Know about Michigan More Links Latest Michigan news & stories from Absolute Michigan!   Main Michigan News Page Posted/updated Oct 7, 2005 by Andrew McFarlane (Absolute Michigan) Go Back One Page

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