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Affordable Broadband: White House Leads, But Federal Agency Unity is Key to Success

June 29, 2024

By State Representative Dora Drake Reliable internet access is no longer a “luxury,” it is a necessity for participating in the modern economy, accessing educational resources, obtaining … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Affordable Internet, Broadband Internet, Dora Drake

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Broadband Internet Bulk Billing Provides Affordable Access to Underserved Communities

May 3, 2024

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...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Affordable Connectivity Program, Broadband Internet, Internet Bulk Billing, Kalan Haywood

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Broadband Expansion Here in Wisconsin

March 23, 2024

By LaKeshia N. Myers Wisconsin’s students – from my hometown in Milwaukee to rural Northern Wisconsin – rely on fast, quality broadband internet to succeed. The internet is a portal that allows … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Broadband Internet, LaKeshia N. Myers

High-Speed Internet Connection for Millions Requires Continued Support from Congress

February 10, 2024

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...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Affordable Connectivity Program, Broadband Internet, Karen Stokes

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Let the Affordable Connectivity Program Continue

December 16, 2023

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...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Affordable Connectivity Program, Broadband Internet, Cavalier Johnson

Pandemic brings telehealth boom to rural Wisconsin, but barriers linger

October 13, 2023

Physician shortages and broadband gaps hinder access to care. Some gains could be lost if certain pandemic-era telehealth flexibilities expire. By Hina Suzuki Wisconsin Watch and Tyler … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Brianna Czaikowski, Broadband Internet, COVID-19, Hina Suzuki, Marshfield Medical Center, Telehealth, Tyler Katzenberger

New National Research Points to Opportunities and Action Steps to Shrink the Digital Divide

September 16, 2023

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...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Affordable Connectivity Program, Broadband Internet, Digital Divide, Research Studies

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The Digital Divide’s Ability to Divide

September 9, 2023

Legislatively Speaking By Senator Lena C. Taylor Almost everything we do, these days, is connected to the internet. COVID-19 exacerbated our dependency or highlighted the need for broadband, … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Broadband Internet, Digital Divide, Legislatively Speaking, Lena C. Taylor

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High Speed Internet Access is Necessary

September 8, 2023

By LaKeshia N. Myers In our digital age, having internet access is merely square one. As the tech industry flourishes, so do the technological resources received by school districts and … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Broadband Internet, LaKeshia N. Myers

Biden-Harris Administration Announces Over $40 Billion to Connect Everyone in America to Affordable, Reliable, High-Speed Internet

June 30, 2023

By Karen Stokes President Biden and Vice President Harris have unveiled a groundbreaking initiative, allocating $40 billion to ensure widespread access to high-speed internet for communities across … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Broadband Internet, Joe Biden, Kamala Harris, Karen Stokes

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