Canceled Digital Equity Act grants disrupt projects aimed at getting underserved people online
The Digital Equity Act was designed to work in tandem with the government’s broadband infrastructure program to expand internet access and training. By Shelly BrisbinNovember 7, 2025 12:05 pmGovernment & Politics,
Equity Group, iamtheCODE partner to empower 600,000 African youth with digital skills
By Citizen Reporter Published on: November 04, 2025 06:15 (EAT) iamtheCODE Founder and CEO Lady Mariéme Jamme, with Dr. James Mwangi, Executive Chairman of Equity Group Foundation, during the signing
No one left behind: equity in the age of digital health
Healthcare is undergoing a quiet revolution. Paper trails are giving way to digital records, and AI scribes are becoming official note-takers of patient–clinician conversations. This shift from analogue to digital
Idaho libraries struggle after digital equity funding cut
The cancellation of a federal program meant to close the digital divide has hit libraries hard, including those in Idaho. The Digital Equity Act was passed in 2021 as part of the
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