Without the Affordable Connectivity Program, millions of Americans like my guest to the #StateoftheUnion, Mr. Milton Perez, would be denied the low-cost, reliable broadband they’ve come to depend on. It’s up to Congress to protect these benefits for Americans & their families.

Broadband is a basic need. My #SOTU guest Briteny Xu understands that. In NY-06 the Affordable Connectivity Program has provided affordable & reliable internet to 62k constituents, including Briteny. With funding running out quickly, Congress must take action & save the ACP.

Tonight President Biden talked about making sure that everyone has affordable reliable high speed internet. But to get there, Congress MUST protect #ACP, by passing Yvette D. Clarke Senator Peter Welch Senator Vance Press Office Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick 🇺🇸's ACP Extension Act. With less than 60 days, the time is now.

Access to broadband isn't just about internet bills—it's about saving on healthcare fees, accessing schoolwork, finding jobs, and building networks in remote areas. Urging Congress to act now on #ACP is crucial. Read more from The Washington Post: wapo.st/3PbEHuE

Calling all current and prospective broadband partners and collaborators! Help us shape Illinois’ connected future. Join us for the Illinois Broadband Lab’s (IBL) inaugural Illinois Connected Summit, co-hosted by the National Digital Inclusion Alliance (NDIA )

Our State Digital Equity Implementation Manual dropped last week! From guidance for working with vulnerable communities to evaluating programs, it's filled with valuable resources and best practices. Download it here: digitalinclusion.org/state-digital-…

We're looking for a Communications Director to further our impact. Bonus - working with amazing people!

“The reality then is that when we lose the Affordable Connectivity Program, we will again see kids doing their homework in parking lots.” Angela Siefer Read more Fast Company fastcompany.com/91115156/affor…

Thank you to the cosponsors of the bipartisan amendment to extend #ACP. We are a step closer to students doing their homework at home rather than in parking lots. Senator Ben Ray Luján, Steve Daines, Senator Peter Welch, Senator Vance Press Office, Senator Jacky Rosen, Senator Roger Wicker

Angela Siefer on states and localities filling in the gaps due to the end of #ACP: “...what we’re going to end up with is a piecemeal kind of approach where some communities figure out solutions — most of them will not have solutions." stateline.org/2024/05/09/as-…

Thank you, Light Reading Broadband for a great conversation about the #DigitalEquityAct, #ACP, and #digitalequity ! NDIA

Yes! Rapid transit lines for Columbus!

IL Connected Summit was a grand success! digitalinclusion.org/blog/2024/05/2…

Former The FCC Commissioners Mignon Clyburn & Mike O’Rielly argue that millions of Americans risk losing essential internet access if Congress doesn't fund #ACP. InsideSources dcjournal.com/the-bipartisan…

I will be forever grateful to David Keyes for his support of NDIA and helping to define the field of digital equity.

Sustainability of all the digital inclusion programs and their impacts is difficult. MI’s plan is brilliant.

New research from National Skills Coalition offers public perspectives on access to digital training programs, digital competency, as well as what role policymakers can play in fostering #digitalequity

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This is the closest we have gotten to getting ACP back. ❤️

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