/tags/digital-divide Digital divide en-US Copyright Thu, 16 May 2024 12:48:48 GMT /politics-government/2024-05-16/gavin-newsom-plans-to-cut-2-billion-in-public-broadband-projects The proposed cuts could jeopardize plans to build the largest public broadband network in the United States. Thu, 16 May 2024 12:48:48 GMT /politics-government/2024-05-16/gavin-newsom-plans-to-cut-2-billion-in-public-broadband-projects Khari Johnson /politics-government/2024-02-06/last-chance-to-apply-for-this-high-speed-internet-subsidy-in-california Wednesday could be your last chance to apply for a federal high-speed internet subsidy. Unless Congress intervenes, the program that subsidizes internet access for poorer Californians will run out of money in April — and also pull the plug on a state program to expand broadband access. Tue, 06 Feb 2024 13:55:34 GMT /politics-government/2024-02-06/last-chance-to-apply-for-this-high-speed-internet-subsidy-in-california Khari Johnson /politics-government/2023-10-19/back-of-the-line-again-californias-broadband-plan-deprioritized-underserved-regions-advocates-say After years of planning a broadband system to bridge California’s digital divide, officials deprioritized some low-income areas due to unexpected costs. Gov. Gavin Newsom says he’s committed to funding the entire network, but advocates are skeptical. Thu, 19 Oct 2023 13:50:56 GMT /politics-government/2023-10-19/back-of-the-line-again-californias-broadband-plan-deprioritized-underserved-regions-advocates-say Alejandra Reyes-Velarde