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Wisconsin's Public Service Commission just approved nearly $58 million in broadband grants, targeting areas with the greatest need for connectivity!

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PSC approves state broadband awards, favors option that reaches more ‘target’ locations
The Public Service Commission of Wisconsin approved FY2026 State Broadband Expansion Grant awards, selecting an approach that prioritizes 'target' unserved locations and delegating authority to the delegated commissioner to make additional awards if needed.
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October 27, 2026 at 5:27 PM
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Washington is on the brink of a digital revolution as lawmakers push House Bill 1503, aiming to ensure high-speed internet access for every resident by 2028.

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Washington sets broadband access goals for 2028 and 2030
Washington establishes broadband service goals for all businesses and residences by 2028.
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February 12, 2025 at 2:34 AM
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Great decision about #digitaldivide being form of #discrimination & violation of #freedomofexpression.

And important for scrutiny of how #Covid-19 pandemic measures impacted #marginalized communities, their #humanrights & access to #education

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Ladmark Victory in Digital Devide and Access to Education Case
We in the Center for Civil and Human Rights  (Poradňa) welcome the decision of the...
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November 27, 2023 at 11:16 AM
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Peoria County's digital equity pilot program is facing surprising challenges as they strive to bridge the broadband gap for residents—find out how they're tackling these issues!

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Peoria County launches digital equity pilot with 38 participants enrolled
Peoria County reports progress in its digital equity pilot with two new participants.
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June 4, 2025 at 6:05 AM
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Tennessee is set to receive a game-changing $218 million grant to bring high-speed internet to over 43,000 underserved households and businesses across the state!

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Joint committee approves $218 million BEAD award to connect 43,871 Tennessee locations
The Joint Committee on Ways and Means voted to accept a $218 million BEAD (Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment) grant for Tennessee, authorizing the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development (TNECD) to contract with internet service providers to serve 43,871 unserved locations statewide, with deployment expected to begin this spring and finish by 2028.
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March 7, 2026 at 1:11 AM