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
How do states define digital literacy in their digital equity plans?
Co-authored by Sam Hafferty, Mihir Kshirsagar, Eszter Hargittai, and Tithi Chattopadhyay Our survey of state digital equity plans makes abundantly clear that states view digital skills as important and necessary
Digitunity and AT&T Launch Initiative to Scale Digital Navigator Services and Computer Ownership, Connecting Over 13,000 People Across 3 Rural States
CONWAY, NEW HAMPSHIRE / ACCESS Newswire / September 9, 2025 / Digitunity, a national nonprofit organization dedicated to making computer ownership possible for everyone, announces a new project in collaboration
Help for States on Developing AI Literacy in the Workforce
New federal guidance advises state workforce agencies on ways to develop AI skills among youth and adults to support career advancement in an economy that increasingly requires them. The majority
Symbol of state’s digital revolu
Thiruvananthapuram | At the age of 104, M A Abdullah Moulavi from Asamannoor in Ernakulam district is incredibly self-reliant in choosing his favourite social media reels and watching important news
Broadband groups urge NTIA to let states define ‘community anchor institutions’ for BEAD funds
In a letter sent Monday to the National Telecommunications and Information Administration, two advocacy groups urged the agency to allow states to define what constitutes a community anchor institution under
States need more accurate broadband data, Pew study shows
Before dispensing billions of dollars from federal programs, state broadband administrators need more accurate data to ensure infrastructure is built where it’s needed most, according to a study published Tuesday
New laws in different states that you may want to know for July 1
Many state legislators pass new laws that go into effect on July 1. The significance of the date varies state-by-state, but for some, it is as simple as it coincides
States Address Shifting Financial Landscape for Digital Equity
The director of Washington state’s broadband office, Aaron Wheeler, thought his state had secured a $15.8 million grant from the federal government for digital equity work. The money was part
New office to coordinate state’s broadband expansion efforts
With the signing of House Bill 934 this week, the state’s efforts to achieve universal broadband access will be officially coordinated via a centralized State Broadband Office. What You Need