What’s New in Digital Equity: State Toolkit Connects Seniors
This week in “What’s New in Digital Equity” — our weekly look at government digital equity and broadband news — we have a number of interesting items, which you can
Generocity Philadelphia’s Digital Equity Programs Help Immigrants and Everyday People Get and Stay Connected
Dr. Revati Prasad of the Benton Institute for Broadband & Society and Christopher Wink of Technical.ly deliver the Keynote address at the Tech Learning Collaborative’s 2025 conference. Zabeehullah
Pennsylvania stalls its digital equity goals after federal funding loss
After the federal government canceled a major grant program over the summer, Pennsylvania digital equity orgs are struggling to stay afloat. The now-terminated $2.75 billion Digital Equity Act (DEA) would’ve
Nonprofit files lawsuit to reinstate digital equity grants
A nonprofit that was in line to receive digital equity grant funding filed a lawsuit last week to get their money back, months after President Donald Trump pulled the funding.
Senator’s letter to Big Ten presidents: Private equity ‘unlikely to align’ with academic goals | Sports
Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Wash., sent a letter to Big Ten presidents Friday, warning that a move into private equity could have negative consequences, including impacting the schools’ tax-exempt status. “The
What’s New in Digital Equity: Digital Inclusion Week 2025
This week in “What’s New in Digital Equity” — our weekly look at government digital equity and broadband news — we have a number of interesting items, which you can
National Digital Inclusion Alliance Files Lawsuit Seeking Reinstatement of Bipartisan Digital Equity Act’s Competitive Grant Program
The National Digital Inclusion Alliance (NDIA), represented by the Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law, filed a lawsuit in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia challenging the Trump
Maine Digital Equity Alliance gather to address state’s digital divide | News
AUGUSTA — In today’s world, digital skills have proven to no longer be a luxury but a necessity. Despite a recent lapse in federal funding, efforts are still underway across Maine to help bridge
Maine digital equity advocates regroup following federal funding cuts
Groups working to improve Maine’s internet connectivity said their work will continue despite the loss of federal grants. Earlier this year, the Trump administration canceled $35 million meant to improve
Continuing digital equity efforts, NYC kicks off Digital Inclusion Week
Following an expansion of efforts to bolster digital equity across the five boroughs, New York City’s Office of Technology and Innovation on Monday kicked off its Digital Inclusion Week as