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Cloud & Infrastructure
Biden administration releases $45B for broadband to states
Guidance for the infrastructure program says states must make affordable broadband available to the middle class, too, and cannot exclude cities from being considered for the funding.
Cloud & Infrastructure
Internet service essentially free for millions under new Biden program
With a discount already in place, 20 companies have agreed to offer service for $30 a month. Advocacy groups are hoping states will adopt similar pricing requirements.
Data & Analytics
How data-driven policies can help states and localities
Officials say that following the numbers and looking at evidence has proven useful in tackling a range of equity issues and with steering clear of partisan fights.
State & Local
Rural America gets help tapping into federal funding
Staff from the USDA will help least 25 rural communities apply for federal economic development assistance.
State & Local
States get extension to wind down pandemic benefits
Even with the 90-day extension to the public health emergency, states must still reevaluate which of the 80 million aid recipients still qualify for benefits and construct safety nets for those who don't.
State & Local
Biden’s budget calls for increases in key state and local programs
The president's plan would boost federal spending for housing, law enforcement and water and wastewater projects.
State & Local
Biden tries to hit reset on domestic agenda in state of the union
The President vowed to fight inflation, lower costs for families and crack down on pandemic-related fraud.
State & Local
Biden's municipal broadband push clashes with state restrictions
The new infrastructure law says states can't exclude municipalities from broadband funds. But many block localities from operating internet networks. Will the Biden administration try to strongarm states into changing their policies?
Cloud & Infrastructure
Labor Department defends response to states' unemployment fraud
The department says it's working on fixes after criminals siphoned billions in improper benefit payments.
State & Local
Democratic senators call for $5B in federal funds for election security
The money would go to cities and counties to modernize outdated equipment and upgrade cybersecurity.
State & Local
