Eligible Mississippians often face barriers to Medicaid. Federal cuts will make access harder
A Marshall County woman’s most recent barrier to health care? The state asked her to seek child support from her ex-boyfriend. This Medicaid requirement created four months of back-and-forth with
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
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
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Without federal dollars, ISPs may have to foot bill for digital literacy programs
New Mexico was awarded $8.7 million, or less than 1%, of the total Digital Equity Act funding The state received 37 applications for funding, totaling more than $14 million None
Prosecutors drop federal case against woman accused of threatening to kill Trump
By MICHAEL KUNZELMAN WASHINGTON (AP) — Justice Department prosecutors are dropping their federal case against a woman who was charged with threatening to kill President Donald Trump — the latest
Despite Federal Cuts, Arkansas Pushes Digital Skills
(Shutterstock) In May, the U.S. Department of Commerce terminated multiple Digital Equity Act programs, rescinding grants to 56 states and territories, and eliminating around $30.8 million in funds for digital
What’s New in Digital Equity: Federal Broadband Policy Change
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
Federal Trade Commission warns of task scams on social media
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has issued an alert about task scams that start on social media, offering quick money for completing tasks like product boosting online.These scams usually begin
Nonprofit Refuses $1.5M Science Grant Due To New Federal DEI Rules
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