The Affordable Access Program allows residents to apply for municipal assistance with Recreation programming, Halifax Transit and Property Tax payment programs from a single form.

The Affordable Access Program allows residents to apply for municipal assistance with Recreation programming, Halifax Transit and Property Tax payment programs from a single form.

Vermont requires ISPs to offer low-cost broadband services to eligible low-income households.

Representatives of several community groups, including Masjid Al Medina, told council that police detail estimates (reported in the thousands) make it impossible for nonprofits to stage traditional community appreciation events on township fields; administration replied safety requirements and contractual rates determine costs.

The council approved resolution 2026-133R to allow Lime to operate dockless scooters in San Marcos beginning Sept. 1, with a 50% Lime Access discount for residents who document enrollment in federal, state, or local assistance programs; staff and Lime outlined outreach plans and curb/no-go zones to reduce sidewalk clutter.

Staff proposed a 20‑year extension of the expiring LaMontes Park property tax to fund capital repairs and operations of the Great Outdoors Waterpark; the council approved a resolution to refer the question to voters after debate about financing, Certificates of Participation and inclusion of a reduced‑fee program for low‑income residents.

ECFiber told the West Windsor Selectboard it has finished planned construction across all 31 towns in its service area and secured a grant to subsidize conduit installation for qualifying residents; the company directed residents to its signup webpage.

New legislation ensures eligible households receive affordable broadband starting July 2025.

Jordan Arnold, who began as State Broadband Office director Jan. 2, told the Digital Equity Forum she brings federal broadband policy experience and will prioritize affordability and implementing a state digital equity plan.

Council members discuss affordable park programs and the need for enforcement measures.

Lone Star Park launches its 20th thoroughbred season, attracting top competitors and fans.

House bill seeks to amend laws to ensure broadband access for low-income residents.

Montana legislature restricts local governments from charging high children's park fees.

Senate Bill 420 restricts local governments to $25 monthly fees for children's recreation.

Multiple public commenters at the Oct. 27 meeting told the Palm Springs Parks and Recreation Commission that proposed green-fee and resident-card increases (which speakers described as as high as 64%) would price local, public golfers out of play and urged formation of a golf ad hoc committee to represent public-golf users.

Town and county leaders described years of advocacy and planning behind the new Culpeper community pool and field-house campus, which recorded 3,913 visits from May 28–June 7 and is offering swim lessons, partnerships and sensory-friendly sessions.

Board staff told legislators the agency is piloting a device donation program after digital equity funds were reduced, running an $8 million 'affordable long drop' to pay initial connection costs for low/medium‑income households, and expanding a fiber apprenticeship that yields roughly 70% placement.

Teachers and AAA opposed a bill to let parents substitute for certified driver‑education instructors, citing studies and standards; supporters said the bill would expand affordable options and that failing the state test prevents unqualified instruction from producing licensed drivers.