Digital divide
Governor unveils plan to spend $2.8B in federal relief funds
Jun. 17, 2021 03:30 PM EDT
HAVERHILL, Mass. (AP) — Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker said Thursday he hopes to use nearly $3 billion in federal pandemic-relief funds to support...

Broadband, education atop Cooper's $5.7B virus aid proposals
By Gary D. Robertson May. 19, 2021 04:34 AM EDT
NFL reprises Draft-a-Thon to raise money for pandemic relief
Apr. 15, 2021 09:01 AM EDT
NEW YORK (AP) — The NFL is bringing back the Draft-a-Thon that raised money last year for charities dealing with the coronavirus pandemic.
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Whitmer vetoes GOP broadband bill: Too costly and too slow
By Anna Liz Nichols Apr. 14, 2021 06:31 PM EDT
New Mexico leads US Southwest in broadband needs
By Susan Montoya Bryan Apr. 12, 2021 04:13 PM EDT
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — New Mexico has the highest percentage of residents in the U.S. Southwest without adequate broadband internet service, a problem...

Hogan, legislative leaders, outline $3.9B in federal relief
By Brian Witte Mar. 31, 2021 03:30 PM EDT
Editorial Roundup: Texas
By The Associated Press Mar. 29, 2021 10:00 AM EDT
San Antonio Express-News. March 26, 2021.
Editorial: In yet another slap to voters, Paxton blocks rally records
One...
Editorial Roundup: Florida
By The Associated Press Mar. 17, 2021 05:41 PM EDT
Recent editorials from Florida newspapers:
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March 16
The South Florida Sun Sentinel on major...

'Big burden' for schools trying to give kids internet access
By Tali Arbel Mar. 14, 2021 12:21 PM EDT
House OKs bill to direct $210M for Ohio broadband expansion
By Kantele Franko Feb. 18, 2021 03:57 PM EST
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Legislation to help expand high-speed internet access in underserved and rural areas of Ohio is getting bipartisan support and fast...
State lawmakers look to plug-in disconnected Marylanders
By Jack Hogan Jan. 30, 2021 10:00 AM EST
COLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) — Maryland state lawmakers aim to amend inequities in broadband internet access that the coronavirus pandemic has accentuated.
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NFL scrambles to keep charitable Super Bowl events in Tampa
By Barry Wilner Jan. 30, 2021 02:30 AM EST
Maryland lawmakers look to plug in disconnected residents
By Jack Hogan Of Capital News Service Jan. 28, 2021 04:58 PM EST
COLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) — Maryland state lawmakers aim to amend inequities in broadband internet access that the coronavirus pandemic has accentuated.
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Editorial Roundup: Texas
By The Associated Press Jan. 25, 2021 10:00 AM EST
Dallas Morning News. Jan. 22, 2021.
Editorial: Denton County sheriff’s deputies took the wrong approach to a racist and dangerous situation...

State of State: Evers targets broadband, fixing unemployment
By Scott Bauer Jan. 12, 2021 03:00 PM EST
Editorial Roundup: Louisiana
By The Associated Press Jan. 06, 2021 06:45 PM EST
Recent editorials from Louisiana newspapers:
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Jan. 2
The Advocate on lessons learned in 2020 to...
Editorial Roundup: New York
By The Associated Press Dec. 16, 2020 06:32 PM EST
Recent editorials of statewide and national interest from New York’s newspapers:
Build on Common Ground
The New York...
FCC awards $25M to expand internet in rural New Hampshire
Dec. 12, 2020 03:30 PM EST
CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — Internet providers in New Hampshire will receive more than $25 million in federal funding over 10 years to expand broadband access across...

Senate OKs Trump pick for FCC, adding hurdle to Biden plans
By Marcy Gordon Dec. 08, 2020 05:27 PM EST