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Citizen Portal News Missouri

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1 day ago

House approves seven-year deduction to spur broadband expansion; floor narrows purpose language HB 27-11 would reduce the assessment rate for broadband infrastructure investment from 33% to 12% for seven years; floor amendments added language specifying the purpose is to promote expansion of fiber and broadband services and addressed whether upgrades within existing territories qualify.

Missouri's House just approved a bold new measure to slash broadband investment rates from 33% to 12%, aiming to expand fiber and internet access across the state!

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#MO #CitizenPortal #DigitalAccess #EconomicDevelopment #InfrastructureInvestment #MissouriBroadband

Coalition on Digital Impact (CODI)

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1 day ago

In the new edition of #CODI Signals, @clearglobal.org’s Alice Castillejo shares what challenges last-mile organizations face as they work to advance #digitalaccess.

Read more: www.codi.global/newsroom/cod...

Citizen Portal News Utah

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1 day ago

Design Canyon fiber backbone presented to Orderville; contractors to be hired, project must meet federal environmental clearances Project presenters from the fiber engagement team told the council they are entering the construction phase for a backbone fiber project along SR‑9 and the Zion Mount Carmel Highway, coordinating with Zion National Park and UDOT, and plan to hire a contractor before firming a construction start date; environmental clearance has been completed.

Orderville is set to enhance its broadband connectivity with a new fiber backbone project along State Route 9, aiming to bridge the digital divide for local communities!

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#OrdervilleKaneCounty #UT #CommunityEngagement #CitizenPortal #DigitalAccess #InfrastructureDevelopment

Citizen Portal News Washington

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3 days ago

State broadband director: Washington awarded $1.2 billion BEAD grant, $736 million currently provisioned Jordan Arnold, the state's broadband director, told the Public Works Board the BEAD program awarded Washington $1.2 billion; provisional BEAD subgrantees account for about $736 million of federal funds, with state and private matches also in place. Authorities and permitting are the next major hurdles.

Washington is set to receive a staggering $1.2 billion from the BEAD program, with $736 million earmarked for groundbreaking broadband projects this year!

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#WA #CitizenPortal #DigitalAccess #CommunityConnectivity #InfrastructureDevelopment

Citizen Portal News Arizona

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3 days ago

Camp Verde council approves fiber license with Wecom LLC to expand broadband access The Town of Camp Verde approved a wired telecommunications license and right‑of‑way use agreement with Wecom LLC to install fiber‑optic infrastructure, citing federal BEAD funding potential. The motion passed unanimously, authorizing staff to proceed with permitting and construction planning.

Camp Verde is set to revolutionize its internet access as the Town Council unanimously approves a game-changing agreement with Wecom LLC for fiber-optic installation!

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#CampVerdeYavapaiCounty #AZ #CitizenPortal #CampVerdeBroadband #DigitalAccess #CommunityConnectivity

GRACE Digital Cafe

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4 days ago

charities.connected | End digital exclusion | Vodafone UK If you're a charity, find out how to apply for free mobile connectivity with our Vodafone data SIMs to help tackle digital exclusion.

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If you're a charity, find out how to apply for free mobile connectivity to help tackle digital exclusion

#GRACEDigitalCafe #DigitalExclusion #Vodafone #SmartPhone #DigitalAccess #GetOnline #DigitalLiteracy #EastDunbartonshire #SimCard #Data #MiFi #Community

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Citizen Portal News Alaska

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4 days ago

Third hearing on digital product repair focuses on access to parts, tools and software Rep. Maxine Divert and staff described HB 162 (digital product repair) as a consumer‑protection measure requiring manufacturers to make parts, tools and documentation available to independent repair providers and owners. Testimony from Right to Repair advocates and industry representatives debated Magnuson‑Moss warranty law, emissions and software/tool access.

Rep. Maxine Divert's latest hearing on HB 162 could revolutionize the right to repair, empowering consumers and independent providers alike while balancing safety and cybersecurity.

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#AK #SafetyStandards #CitizenPortal #ConsumerProtection #DigitalAccess #AlaskaRepair

Pure Tech

@puretech.news

5 days ago

The Trump Administration Is Trying To Steal $21 BIllion Earmarked For Better Broadband A quick refresher: there was originally $42.5 billion in broadband grants headed to the states thanks to the 2021 infrastructure bill most Republicans voted against (yet routinely tr…

The Trump Administration Is Trying To Steal $21 BIllion Earmarked For Better Broadband #Technology #Internet #Broadband #DigitalAccess #PolicyChanges

www.techdirt.com/2026/04/03/the-trump-adm...

Parmeshwar

@parmeshwar06.bsky.social

6 days ago

Technology should empower decision-making at every level.
Access creates ownership.
Organic Growth | Honest Storytelling | Real Connections
#EmpoweredTeams #DigitalAccess #LeadershipGrowth #www.nexarasoft.in⁠

Citizen Portal News Minnesota

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1 week ago

Senate committee advances bill to let Minnesota libraries treat ebooks like owned copies After testimony from library officials and publisher representatives, the State and Local Government Committee advanced Senate File 36 85 as amended to general orders. Supporters said the bill will curb repeated, costly ebook licensing; opponents warned it could reduce publisher willingness to supply new releases.

A groundbreaking bill in Minnesota could revolutionize how libraries acquire ebooks and audiobooks, potentially freeing them from costly leasing models and allowing for perpetual ownership.

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#MN #MinnesotaLibraries #CitizenPortal #DigitalAccess #EbookLicensing #LibraryFunding

Citizen Portal News North Dakota

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1 week ago

State says ARPA and BEAD builds largely on track; BEAD guidance on hold, providers describe major fiber investments NDIT reported progress on ARPA CPF awards and BEAD allocations while noting NTIA guidance on remaining BEAD funding is pending; Midco and DCN presented their fiber investments and how they engage with data‑center developers.

North Dakota is making strides in broadband development with $37 million allocated for ARPA projects and a $102 million BEAD program, but federal guidance could change everything!

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#ND #CitizenPortal #TechEquity #DigitalAccess #InfrastructureInvestment

Magda Romanska

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1 week ago

🎭📘 Our book, "Digital Access to the Performing Arts" got its first review - many thanks to
@NewYorkTheater @brisunipress.bsky.social @metalabharvard

#DigitalAccess #theatreandai #CulturalAccesss #disabilityrights #copyrightlaws #humanrights #AccessToCulture

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Citizen Portal News Missouri

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1 week ago

Committee adopts broadband substitute to align speed standards with existing technology The committee adopted and recommended a substitute for House Bill 2886 that aligns state speed standards with current technology, clarifies eligibility for middle‑mile and E‑Rate‑related programs, and removes a prior limitation on other forms of technology; roll-call vote: 17-0.

Missouri's committee has just adopted a groundbreaking substitute for House Bill 2886, aligning speed standards with modern technology and expanding eligibility for vital broadband programs!

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#MO #CitizenPortal #DigitalAccess #StakeholderEngagement #MissouriBroadband

Parmeshwar

@parmeshwar06.bsky.social

1 week ago

Digital accessibility ensures information is available anytime, anywhere. Flexibility drives efficiency.
#DigitalAccess #AnywhereWork #TechFlexibility #www.nexarasoft.in

Citizen Portal News Minnesota

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1 week ago

Committee advances SF 4171 to clarify prorated utility billing and require portal alternatives for tenants SF 4171 would set a fair formula for prorating final utility charges and require landlords to provide alternative payment/communication methods when digital portals fail. The Judiciary Committee recommended the bill after testimony from housing industry and legal‑aid representatives.

Senator Clark's SF 4171 is a game-changer for tenants, ensuring fair utility billing and backup payment options when digital portals fail.

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#MN #TenantRights #CitizenPortal #DigitalAccess #UtilityBilling #MinnesotaHousing

Magda Romanska

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2 weeks ago

🎭 📲 Theatre friends! Our virtual book launch for "Digital Access to the Performing Arts" is on April 30
@MHCHarvard @metalabharvard @brisunipress.bsky.social
Register: mahindrahumanities.harvard.edu/event/digita...

#digitaltheatre #copyrightlaws #DigitalAccess #DigitalAccessibility #theatreandai

Citizen Portal News Minnesota

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2 weeks ago

Committee advances bill aimed at curbing library ebook licensing terms after contested hearing The Elections, Finance and Government Operations Committee voted 8–4 to re‑refer House File 36‑98 — legislation to limit restrictive ebook/audiobook licensing for publicly funded libraries — to the Commerce, Finance and Policy Committee after proponent and opponent testimony highlighted competing claims over access, costs and legal risk.

A heated debate unfolds in Minnesota as lawmakers push for a bill that could revolutionize ebook and audiobook licensing for libraries, balancing access and costs against publisher rights.

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#MN #MinnesotaLibraries #CitizenPortal #DigitalAccess #EbookLicensing #LibraryFunding

Pennysmart CIC

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3 weeks ago

Million homes eligible for free internet upgrade - full list of towns mapped A new interactive map has revealed the areas that will benefit from a new government-funded programme to improve internet speeds

Over 1M UK homes could get free full‑fibre broadband upgrades, including many rural areas. Check the map to see if you're eligible 👇
👉 buff.ly/7Iv3rIO
#DigitalAccess #FullFibre #ProjectGigabit #ConnectivityMatters

#DigitalAccess #FullFibre #ProjectGigabit

Mid-Atlantic ADA Center

@midatlanticada.adata.org

3 weeks ago

Smiling man seated in a wheelchair using a laptop on his lap against a plain background; red banner at the bottom reads “ADA NEWS.”

Building accessibility into products from day one costs far less than retrofitting later, opens access to 70+ million U.S. adults with disabilities, strengthens enterprise sales opportunities, and signals stronger product quality.

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#Accessibility #ADA #DigitalAccess

Accentuate_Curating Visibility

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3 weeks ago

Access-first VR and 360 virtual tours.
24 March | Folkestone + Live Stream

Panel + hands-on demos + networking.

Tickets via shorturl.at/h2cTs

#CuratingVisibility #DigitalAccess #InclusiveMuseums

Citizen Portal News Kentucky

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3 weeks ago

Spencer County Fiscal Court rescinds $500,000 ARPA allocation for broadband, orders ARPA review The Fiscal Court voted April 15 to rescind a previous $500,000 ARPA allocation for broadband expansion and directed a comprehensive review of ARPA funds; the court also heard budget priorities including a proposed $0.50 hourly raise for employees.

Spencer County Fiscal Court has just rescinded a $500,000 broadband expansion fund, sparking a major reassessment of ARPA allocations to prioritize impactful projects for the community.

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#SpencerCounty #KY #CitizenPortal #CommunityDevelopment #DigitalAccess

Citizen Portal News Kentucky

@citizenptnewsky.bsky.social

3 weeks ago

Spencer County Fiscal Court weighs ARPA funds for broadband expansion; magistrate criticizes federal stimulus At a special Oct. 18 meeting, Spencer County officials discussed using roughly $3.74 million in ARPA funds for broadband expansion and other projects, heard mapping data from Spectrum estimating 1,287 underserved locations and a county share of about $500,000, and received KIPDA guidance on eligibility and reporting.

Spencer County is poised to invest $3.74 million in broadband expansion, but a fierce debate over federal stimulus funding is heating up!

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#SpencerCounty #KY #CitizenPortal #CommunityDevelopment #DigitalAccess #SpencerCountyBroadband #PublicFunding

Citizen Portal News Tennessee

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3 weeks ago

Sevier County staff report broadband progress; state grant map opens for providers County grants staff told commissioners that Charter Spectrum and Comcast consider Sevier County a priority, Charter connected roughly 4,000 homes with prior funds and the state's bead-challenge map is now open to identify underserved addresses; state grant awards were said to be expected this calendar year.

Sevier County is on the brink of a broadband revolution, with major providers prioritizing the area and $800 million in state grants on the horizon to connect underserved homes!

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#SevierCounty #TN #RuralInnovation #CitizenPortal #SevierCountyBroadband #DigitalAccess

Citizen Portal News Mississippi

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4 weeks ago

PSC expands Belzona Cable's ETC area and grants Brightspeed statewide certificate The Public Service Commission approved an expansion of Belzona Cable's eligible telecommunications carrier area (adding five census blocks) and granted a certificate of public convenience and necessity to BrightSpeed Fiber Connection LLC for statewide competitive services; both approvals were recommended by staff and adopted with conditions where noted.

The Public Service Commission has taken a bold step to enhance connectivity in Mississippi by expanding Belzona Cable's reach and granting BrightSpeed Fiber a statewide license for competitive services!

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#MS #CitizenPortal #DigitalAccess #CivicEngagement

Citizen Portal News North Carolina

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4 weeks ago

Brightspeed says pole-owner make‑ready work slowed grant rollout; 700 grant locations live in Johnston County Brightspeed updated commissioners on the county broadband rollout, saying approximately 700 GREAT‑grant locations are live, nearly 1,500 CAB2 frames are scheduled for delivery this year, and pole-owner make‑ready work — not provider construction — is the principal cause of delays; county staff reminded the board of a $500,000 ARPA commitment tied to the project.

Brightspeed reveals that delays in pole-owner make-ready work are slowing broadband rollout in Johnston County, but 700 grant locations are now live!

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#JohnstonCounty #NC #CommunityEngagement #CitizenPortal #DigitalAccess #InfrastructureDevelopment

Brent E Peters

@brentpeters.me

1 month ago

Investing in controlled #DigitalAccess for well‑behaved inmates is a low‑cost, high‑return move. Let people study, build skills, & prepare for reentry. It decentralizes knowledge, reduces recidivism, & salvages human potential.

An inmate's chance at freedom can't be a trial by fire every 6 months.

Citizen Portal News Washington

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1 month ago

Medical Lake council unanimously approves Broadlink deal to bring city-owned fiber to City Hall Council approved a Broadlink letter of commitment to pull fiber from the highway to city hall and establish municipal fiber assets; staff said a small broadband-fund shortfall (~$6,500) can be covered by lease revenue or an interdepartmental accounting adjustment and that the water-tower component should be ready within weeks.

Medical Lake is set to enhance its digital landscape by establishing city-owned fiber assets, paving the way for faster internet services just weeks away from launch!

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#MedicalLakeSpokaneCounty #WA #MedicalLakeBroadband #CitizenPortal #DigitalAccess #MunicipalInnovation

Citizen Portal News Washington

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1 month ago

Spokane library warns of 2027 shortfall, says levy increase likely to avoid service cuts Spokane Public Library officials told the City Council they face a structural funding gap and may seek a substantially larger levy next year or risk service reductions, layoffs and deferred maintenance beginning in 2027.

Spokane Public Library is facing a critical funding shortfall that could lead to service cuts and layoffs by 2027 if a significant levy increase isn't approved.

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#SpokaneSpokaneCounty #WA #CommunityEducation #CitizenPortal #DigitalAccess #SpokaneLibrary #PublicFunding

Citizen Portal News Maryland

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1 month ago

Judiciary Committee approves amendment allowing some legal notices to be published online After a lengthy debate on access for older residents, the Judiciary Committee on March 6, 2026, approved House Bill 10 with an amendment that narrows which digital-only publications may carry legal notices: they must cover more than three counties and have at least one person working in the area represented. The motion carried 11–5; three members were excused.

The Judiciary Committee just passed a controversial amendment allowing only a select few digital-only outlets to publish legal notices, raising questions about access for older residents reliant on print.

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#MD #CommunityEngagement #CitizenPortal #DigitalAccess #LegalNotices

Citizen Portal News Missouri

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1 month ago

Sponsor urges higher speed standards and extended broadband office sunset; industry groups caution on exclusions A broadband package (HB 2,886) presented to the committee would raise state speed standards for future funding and extend the state broadband office’s sunset; the sponsor called for future-proofing speeds, while industry groups objected to potential exclusions for certain providers and to provisions that could require overbuilds.

A bold new broadband bill aims to raise speed standards and extend state funding, but industry groups are raising concerns about potential exclusions and the risk of inefficient overbuilding.

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#MO #CitizenPortal #DigitalAccess #TechnologyNeutrality #FutureProofing