Politics Feb 05 Federal subsidy boosting internet affordability set to expire unless Congress acts By Kavish Harjai, Associated Press/Report for America
Nation Nov 16 Rural Louisianans have felt shut out without broadband. The state has a plan to change that Some 42 million Americans have no access to broadband. In Louisiana, 1.7 million people, more than a third of the state’s population, have this critical need. By Roby Chavez
Politics Jun 26 WATCH: Biden announces $42.5 billion plan to expand high-speed internet to communities with no or slow service President Joe Biden on Monday said that high-speed internet is no longer a luxury but an “absolute necessity,” as he pledged that every household in the nation would have access by 2030 using cables made in the U.S. By Kavish Harjai, Associated Press/Report for America, Seung Min Kim, Associated Press
Economy Oct 19 Investigation finds lower internet speeds for higher prices in poor, less white U.S. neighborhoods Residents of neighborhoods offered the worst deals aren’t just being ripped off; they’re denied the ability to participate in remote learning, well-paying remote jobs, and even family connection and recreation. By Leon Yin, Aaron Sankin, The Markup
Nation Nov 12 Watch 3:37 ‘Internet will open my eyes’ : Bringing broadband to rural Alaska While many areas across the U.S. have been upgraded to high speed internet, there are still pockets that are in a broadband desert. That includes many rural Alaska communities. Greg Kim of Alaska Public Media reports on one town that… By Greg Kim, Alaska Public Media
Nov 08 Watch 7:36 Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on bipartisan infrastructure bill, lessons from Virginia NPR’s Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter join Judy Woodruff to discuss the latest political news, including the passage of the infrastructure bill, and lessons from Virginia’s gubernatorial election. Continue watching
Aug 03 Watch 6:36 How infrastructure funding to expand broadband access could create a ‘generational shift’ The Senate is debating a trillion-dollar infrastructure bill this week that would invest in vital public works projects throughout the country. One key portion would expand broadband internet access for millions of Americans. Nicol Turner-Lee, senior fellow of governance studies… Continue watching
Jun 03 WATCH: Biden administration to grant $1 billion for broadband on tribal lands By Associated Press Vice President Kamala Harris will hold a roundtable Thursday to discuss steps the administration is taking to make high-speed internet more accessible. Continue reading
Feb 25 Watch 7:43 Millions of students with limited broadband access at risk of falling behind amid COVID-19 By John Yang, Frank Carlson During the pandemic, the federal government has tried to boost access to broadband internet. The Cares Act provided $150 billion to state and local governments, which many used to help extend connectivity, and the most recent stimulus package gave $7… Continue watching
Mar 31 Those without broadband struggle in a stay-at-home nation By Tali Arbel, Michael Casey, Associated Press While more people have been connected in recent years, tens of millions still lack access to high-speed internet because phone and cable companies hesitate to invest in far-flung rural areas. Continue reading