FCC Acting Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel asked county leaders to encourage individuals to enroll in Emergency Broadband Benefit, which offers discounts on internet service, computers and tablets.
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. about the American Rescue Plan: “This landmark legislation is one of the most consequential and transformative bills in recent memory.” Sens. Bill Cassidy, Bob Menendez also speak
Biden to Legislative Conference attendees: "County officials have a partner in my administration."... "I know there’s a lot to do, I really do, but I know we can do this together — Republican, Democrat, we can do this together.”
Three dozen county government officials are working to create a blueprint for governments working to bridge the digital divide on the NACo Broadband Task Force.