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North Carolina unlocks $1.5 billion for broadband infrastructure

In the digital age, reliable high-speed internet is a critical gateway for accessing online education, finding healthcare, and various avenues of economic advancement, including job searches.

Miles Smith

Arkansas receiving $1 billion to expand broadband internet access

The state is being allocated the funding to deploy or upgrade broadband networks to ensure that everyone has access to reliable, affordable, high-speed internet service.

Brady Pieper

California advancing two broadband internet expansion programs to bridge digital divide

These two broadband internet expansion programs that will bring reliable, affordable high-speed internet to unconnected Californians.

Keaton Peters

Four more states unlock millions in BEAD funding

Broadband access has become a critical resource for everyday life, akin to electricity or running water.

Miles Smith

Department of Labor investing $71 million in programs for improving job quality

The funding will be used to improve job quality, expand access to employment in critical sectors and prepare workers for well-paying jobs.

Brady Pieper

Bureau of Indian Affairs awarding $71 million to improve tribal access to electricity

These grants will provide financial and technical assistance to tribes as they address electrification concerns that have left households without power.

Adam Rollins

Kentucky to advance safety measures along hazardous roadways

The state will use the funds to build roundabouts, pedestrian facilities and implement safety measures in high-traffic areas.

Brady Pieper

EPA grants $25.5 million to drinking water, climate change initiatives

The program will enhance local water quality, improve utility infrastructure and upgrade people’s quality of life

Keaton Peters

More state broadband internet access plans approved

In the two months, NTIA has greenlit final BEAD proposals from 10 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico

Strategic Partnerships

Atlanta reconnecting southside with 31-mile trail network

Plans include building trails and investing in greenspace to reduce air and noise pollution, heat island impacts and flooding

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