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In Idaho, libraries worry what cuts or elimination of the E-Rate program would mean for their budgets. The program supports essential broadband access in public libraries nationwide: www.kmvt.com/video/2026/0...

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Local libraries weigh in on the future of the E-rate program
The FCC is considering the future of the E-Rate program.
www.kmvt.com
September 25, 2026 at 9:05 PM
https://www.ala.org/advocacy/federal-resources/broadband-policy/erate proposed legislation could affect the e-rate program which provides a discounted cost of internet to libraries and schools. To ensure free wifi is still available to the public in these spaces, you can contact representatives […]
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September 22, 2026 at 4:20 PM
In Arizona, libraries and schools are worried about budget shortfalls if the FCC cuts E-Rate discounts for broadband service. Communities depend on this critical federal program: azdailysun.com/news/nationa...

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Schools, libraries sound alarm over potential changes to federal internet program
The E-Rate program provides about $3 billion annually for internet access and telecommunications to more than 100,000 schools and 11,000 libraries across the country.
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September 22, 2026 at 1:43 PM
He’s cutting internet funding for PUBLIC schools and PUBLIC libraries
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Happy Monday, it's always something 😮‍💨🥴tDump is trying 2 cut off Internet access to eRate Programs which funds Schools, and Public Libraries. Vote, Vote, Vote!🤨😤😡
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September 21, 2026 at 4:55 PM
Any other reasons to reject 'corpse-erate' mergers?
1/ Your water. Your rent. Your pharmacy. Your hospital. Your flight. Your concert ticket. Your local news. Different industries. Same pattern: fewer owners, fewer choices, more leverage over you. Corporate concentration reaches deep into our daily life. #DV1 #ProudBlue #Voices4Victory #USDemocracy
September 21, 2026 at 3:28 PM
AC-CEL-ERATE!!!
September 19, 2026 at 6:50 PM
Every library should be able to provide free internet. Protect erate
September 19, 2026 at 2:14 AM
Communities in every single state and territory rely on the internet provided at their libraries. And the libraries rely on E-Rate discounts to afford it. New FCC proposals threaten that service discount: www.unionleader.com/news/educati...

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Schools, libraries sound alarm over potential changes to federal internet program
A multi-billion-dollar federal program that helps schools and libraries afford broadband internet is under review by the Trump administration, leaving education officials and advocates worried about p...
www.unionleader.com
September 18, 2026 at 6:54 PM
Have you taken action to #SaveOurERate? The FCC's proposals for the program would be devastating for libraries across the country that rely on discounts for broadband service, including those in Idaho: www.kmvt.com/2026/09/15/f...

Tell Congress and the FCC to save our E-Rate: ala.org/erate
FCC is reviewing E-Rate Program, and it has libraries concerned
The Federal Communications Commission is reviewing a federal program that helps schools and libraries afford high-speed broadband internet, raising concerns among local library officials that potentia...
www.kmvt.com
September 16, 2026 at 8:41 PM
Advocating for pencils and paper in schools has led to death threats. That is not ok. firstfish.substack.com/p/were-getti...
We’re Getting Death Threats for Resisting EdTech. This Can’t Be Okay.
My message to the FCC about the the need to reevaluate federal eRate funds as part of resisting an industry-wide assault on children, education, and humanity itself
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September 16, 2026 at 2:09 PM
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September 14, 2026 at 7:05 PM
But are we gonna ERATE?
September 13, 2026 at 1:37 AM
A new Stateline piece by Robbie Sequeira breaks down key takeaways from AASA's E-Rate Town Hall this week.

One takeaway: schools and libraries nationwide are watching closely as the FCC reviews a program many depend on for connectivity.

Read more: https://links.aasa.org/4gMRaU3... #ERate
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September 12, 2026 at 10:46 PM
As PLA President Jamar Rahming told AfroTech, "Giving up high-speed internet is not an option for libraries." That means proposed E-Rate cuts would impact broader library budgets: https://afrotech.com/fcc-eliminating-funding-for-libraries

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The FCC Could Be Ending A Program That Helps Libraries Pay For Internet - AfroTech
The FCC is considering changes to E-Rate, raising questions about how public libraries could fund internet access and digital services.
afrotech.com
September 12, 2026 at 8:02 PM
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September 12, 2026 at 2:11 PM
Sign on to Public School Strong's comment to the FCC about chopping eRate funds to schools & libraries: "Concerns about student screen time should not be used as an excuse to undermine basic school infrastructure..." actionnetwork.org/forms/protec...
Tell the FCC to protect E-Rate and keep public schools connected
The Federal Communications Commission is considering major changes to E-Rate, the program that helps schools and libraries afford high-speed internet and the network infrastructure needed to use it. ...
actionnetwork.org
September 11, 2026 at 8:36 PM
In state after state, the story is the same: communities rely on the internet access that E-Rate enables. Cuts to the program would be disastrous for schools & libraries across Arizona and the country: www.kold.com/2026/08/27/f...

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FCC considers funding cuts that would cost Tucson schools, libraries millions
For nearly 30 years, the FCC’s E-Rate program has helped schools and libraries pay for high-speed internet.
www.kold.com
September 10, 2026 at 5:56 PM