Maine Lawmakers: Reverse Digital Equity Cancellations
WASHINGTON, May 22, 2025 – Maine lawmakers urged the Commerce Department Wednesday to reverse its cancellation of digital equity grants. “Terminating these funds will increase the difficulties for individuals and
Maine Delegation calls on Admin. to release rural connectivity funds
In a letter to the Commerce Department leadership, Maine’s Congressional delegation last night urged the Trump Administration to reverse its decision to freeze nearly $35 million of federal funds designed
Maine lawmakers urge Trump admin to unfreeze ‘essential’ Digital Equity Act funds
Maine lawmakers on Wednesday co-authored a letter urging the Commerce Department to unfreeze the $35 million in federal funds the state was set to receive through the Digital Equity Act.
Trump cuts $35 million in Maine funding after calling digital access initiatives ‘racist’
May 12—The Trump administration has cut off $35 million in grant funding to Maine for expanding digital access for rural and low-income residents and small businesses. The Maine Connectivity Authority,
Pres. Trump Cuts $35 Million to Maine Digital Program as “Racist”
Maine is losing $35 million in federal money to boost digital access and affordable devices for mostly rural and low-income residents. The Maine Connectivity Authority announced the funding cut late