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
Froma Harrop: Red states make money off green energy – West Central Tribune
Wyoming is the second windiest state, after Nebraska. It’s obvious why the wind power industry is investing $10 billion there. And it’s hard to see why any state politician would
At least 20 states have reportedly lost digital equity grant funding – Route Fifty
The Maine Connectivity Authority said that the federal government had terminated $35 million in grants to help the state build digital skills and … Source link
Only 2 Other States Taken By Online Scammers More Than Wyoming, FBI Says
Perhaps it’s the trusting nature of Wyomingites that make them vulnerable to internet scams. In 2024, scammers stole more than $43 million from Wyoming residents, which is up $30 million
East African states explore ways to foster cross-border DPI development
Representatives of government and the private sector from the eight member states of the East African Community (EAC), as well as international development partners, have been discussing ways of enhancing
States Weighing Response to Trump’s Cancellation of Digital Equity Funding
WASHINGTON, May 12, 2025 – State broadband offices and nonprofits received notice on Friday that digital equity grants had been canceled. States are weighing their next steps. Toni Hamburg Clithero,