By Representative Kalan Haywood 16th Assembly District The people of Milwaukee have greatly benefited from the leadership shown by President Biden to deliver broadband to those who need … [Read more...]
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Congress Needs to Act to Save the Affordable Connectivity Program
By Karen Stokes Without Congressional action to extend funding for the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) enacted under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and implemented by the FCC as the … [Read more...]
High-Speed Internet Connection for Millions Requires Continued Support from Congress
By Karen Stokes The Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP), which provides free high speed internet to working families across the country including Black and Latino households will be running … [Read more...]
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Let the Affordable Connectivity Program Continue
By Mayor Cavalier Johnson It’s not hyperbole to say that high-speed internet has become a necessity in recent years. The pandemic shined a light on the fact that connectivity is required to … [Read more...]
New National Research Points to Opportunities and Action Steps to Shrink the Digital Divide
Dallas, Texas – Connected Nation (CN), with support from AT&T, has published new research examining national attitudes toward home broadband (high-speed internet) and the federal Affordable … [Read more...]
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GOP Gaslights, While Biden-Harris Provide Solutions
Legislatively Speaking By Senator Lena C. Taylor Now that the noise level has been turned down, voters are starting to realize they were sold a bill of goods. Many have been quick to note how … [Read more...]
President Biden’s Senior Advisor Mitch Landrieu Visits Milwaukee
By Karen Stokes This week Mitch Landrieu, senior advisor to the President of the United States, was in Milwaukee speaking at the One Water Summit. The national conference focuses on … [Read more...]
Affordable Internet Now Available for Millions of Americans
By Karen Stokes The Biden administration on Monday, May 9, announced a plan to expand affordable high-speed internet access for millions of Americans. “High speed internet is not a luxury … [Read more...]