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The state has made a new investment to secure better web access for rural and other underserved residents. The state earlier this year announced it had gained a big federal grant for such work. -
Gov. Mikie Sherrill, who took office in January, wants more public safety tools to protect stops and stations, and a better user experience. She has ordered officials to come up with a plan.
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The launch of GrantWell, which offers free support to municipal governments, aims to expand their access to federal and state funding. A recent listening tour highlighted local needs.
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President Joe Biden has submitted a $1.5 trillion budget request that includes $24.7 billion for NASA during 2022, which is part of the budget’s discretionary spending that needs to be passed by Congress each year.
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The data storage costs associated with the widespread adoption of police body cameras is hampering efforts in Stillwater, Okla., where agency officials say they are anxious to implement the technology.
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Industry leaders say Minnesota's broadband access is growing on its own, but that federal action could mean better access far quicker than what Internet service providers could normally accomplish.
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Nearly 20 Democratic legislators on Tuesday introduced a bill to establish a statewide public banking program to provide low-income workers with access to no-fee money transactions and debit cards.
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The American Jobs Plan, to be released today, is proposing the investment of $2 trillion toward the country’s aging infrastructure and next-generation transportation technologies, among other things.
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A partnership among US Ignite, the National Science Foundation and Schmidt Futures has selected seven projects in both rural and urban areas to expand Internet access and help close the digital divide.
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The city council is poised to approve a contract to replace thousands of high-pressure sodium lights in the Linden neighborhood with more efficient, smart LEDs. The project is expected to cost the city up to $892,250.
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In the early months of the pandemic, many states trimmed spending, froze hiring and sharply reduced their revenue forecasts, bracing for a grim financial future. Now, they are finding unexpected windfalls.
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Thanks in part to the testimony of CIO John Quinn, Vermont appears to be moving toward a long-term fund for IT modernization projects. The fund would address several large needs, including an inflexible UI system.
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In a move to modernize West Virginia's government-citizen experience, Gov. Jim Justice recently signed a bill that will allow residents to pay for a range of state and local government services online.
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The state plans to spend the federal stimulus money for broadband infrastructure expansion into underserved and unserved areas. Several initiatives are currently underway, but officials say having monetary support will help efforts.
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The Franklin County Broadband Initiative found that connecting the entire county to high-speed fiber would cost $73 million, raising the question of whether or not residents are willing to foot the bill.
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The Lone Star State doesn’t have a state broadband office or plan. Stakeholders, including legislators, are trying to change that in the wake of COVID-19 and a historic winter storm.
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The Wisconsin Public Service Commission announced the allocation of nearly $30 million in state funds to extend high-speed Internet service to underserved communities across 39 counties.
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The St. Louis County Board of Commissioners are rallying around the need for better access to high-speed Internet service. The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has underscored the gaps in digital equity.
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Skyrocketing unemployment nationwide last spring revealed how ill-prepared states were to get aid to workers in an emergency. Now governors and lawmakers in many states have proposed fixing ancient computer systems.
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The City Council has approved a cap on the fees that food delivery app companies can charge restaurants. Local restaurant owners say that some of the delivery fees are higher than the profits from the actual meals.
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Democratic lawmakers are now focusing on a massive infrastructure package that would include some $80 billion for deploying new broadband networks or expanding existing ones to reach those who currently can’t get a signal.
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