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EXCEPT WHERE INDICATED, THE OPINIONS EXPRESSED ON THIS PAGE ARE NOT NECESSARILY THOSE OF THE MADISON TIMES

Affordable Broadband: White House Leads, But Federal Agency Unity is Key to Success

June 29, 2024

By State Representative Dora Drake Reliable internet access is no longer a “luxury,” it is a necessity for participating in the modern economy, accessing educational resources, obtaining healthcare, and connecting with loved ones. Wisconsin has been at the forefront of this effort, as our state government under Governor Tony Evers has delivered $214 million to […]

Popular Interests In This Article: Affordable Internet, Broadband Internet, Dora Drake

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Broadband Internet Bulk Billing Provides Affordable Access to Underserved Communities

May 4, 2024

By Representative Kalan Haywood 16th Assembly District The people of Milwaukee have greatly benefited from the leadership shown by President Biden to deliver broadband to those who need it, with one example being that about 4-in-5 eligible households (over 107,000 households) in Milwaukee are enrolled in the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP), a program created under President Biden that […]

Popular Interests In This Article: Affordable Connectivity Program, Broadband Internet, Internet Bulk Billing, Kalan Haywood

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Broadband Expansion Here in Wisconsin

March 23, 2024

By LaKeshia N. Myers Wisconsin’s students – from my hometown in Milwaukee to rural Northern Wisconsin – rely on fast, quality broadband internet to succeed. The internet is a portal that allows students to engage with the world around them. Students are exposed to new ideas, and are able to broaden their horizons, while sharing […]

Popular Interests In This Article: Broadband Internet, LaKeshia N. Myers

High-Speed Internet Connection for Millions Requires Continued Support from Congress

February 10, 2024

By Karen Stokes The Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP), which provides free high speed internet to working families across the country including Black and Latino households will be running out of funds this April if Congress doesn’t act soon. “In the 21st century, affordable reliable high speed internet is a key to opportunity. High speed internet […]

Popular Interests In This Article: Affordable Connectivity Program, Broadband Internet, Karen Stokes

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Let the Affordable Connectivity Program Continue

December 16, 2023

By Mayor Cavalier Johnson It’s not hyperbole to say that high-speed internet has become a necessity in recent years. The pandemic shined a light on the fact that connectivity is required to ensure our kids are getting the best possible education, that those in the workforce can access job training and employment resources, and that […]

Popular Interests In This Article: Affordable Connectivity Program, Broadband Internet, Cavalier Johnson

Pandemic brings telehealth boom to rural Wisconsin, but barriers linger

October 14, 2023

Physician shortages and broadband gaps hinder access to care. Some gains could be lost if certain pandemic-era telehealth flexibilities expire. By Hina Suzuki Wisconsin Watch and Tyler Katzenberger Wisconsin Watch Wisconsin Watch is a nonprofit, nonpartisan newsroom. Subscribe to our newsletters for original stories and our Friday news roundup. This story is part of our series Unhealthy Wisconsin, which examines […]

Popular Interests In This Article: Brianna Czaikowski, Broadband Internet, COVID-19, Hina Suzuki, Marshfield Medical Center, Telehealth, Tyler Katzenberger

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The Digital Divide’s Ability to Divide

September 9, 2023

Legislatively Speaking By Senator Lena C. Taylor Almost everything we do, these days, is connected to the internet. COVID-19 exacerbated our dependency or highlighted the need for broadband, depending on whom you ask. Groceries, home goods, and just about any retail service you can think of is available online. Brick and Mortar stores have been […]

Popular Interests In This Article: Broadband Internet, Digital Divide, Legislatively Speaking, Lena C. Taylor

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High Speed Internet Access is Necessary

September 9, 2023

By LaKeshia N. Myers In our digital age, having internet access is merely square one. As the tech industry flourishes, so do the technological resources received by school districts and families – that is, as long as they have the money to afford it. In our new age of technological advancement, a socio-economic disparity has […]

Popular Interests In This Article: Broadband Internet, LaKeshia N. Myers

Biden-Harris Administration Announces Over $40 Billion to Connect Everyone in America to Affordable, Reliable, High-Speed Internet

July 1, 2023

By Karen Stokes President Biden and Vice President Harris have unveiled a groundbreaking initiative, allocating $40 billion to ensure widespread access to high-speed internet for communities across the nation. High-speed internet access has transitioned from being a luxury to becoming an essential requirement for Americans to work, engage in education on an equitable basis, avail […]

Popular Interests In This Article: Broadband Internet, Joe Biden, Kamala Harris, Karen Stokes

Senator Baldwin Delivers More than $1 Billion to Wisconsin to Expand Access to High-Speed Internet

July 1, 2023

Investment comes after Baldwin successfully “Badgered the FCC” to improve broadband map and ensure Wisconsin gets its fair share of resources WASHINGTON, D.C. – On June 26th, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) announced that Wisconsin is receiving $1.05 billion in federal funds through the Broadband Equity Access and Deployment (BEAD) program to connect more Wisconsinites […]

Popular Interests In This Article: Broadband Internet, Gina Raimondo, Tammy Baldwin, Tony Evers

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