A coalition of telecommunication groups, consumer advocates, and civil rights organizations is pushing for the Senate to vote after the midterm elections to appoint Gigi Sohn to the Federal Communications Commission, empowering it to pursue net neutrality, Big Tech regulations, and other liberal agenda items.
Plus, New Mexico has a new leader for its state broadband team; Baltimore is restructuring its digital equity work; FCC leadership is proposing an increase for minimum broadband speeds; and more.
Plus, New York audits its ongoing broadband program work; a program in Colorado aims to distribute broadband grants throughout the state; the FCC announces $159 million in new Emergency Connectivity Funding; and more.
Gov. David Ige signed four bills into law relating to digital equity. Two of the bills focus on expanding digital literacy under the state Department of Education. The other two bills will create more broadband infrastructure for areas lacking internet access.
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