Drew Garner
Director of Policy Engagement
Drew uses research, analysis, and storytelling to help policymakers and the public understand issues in the broadband and digital equity space. He helps lead Benton’s federal and state advocacy and directs the Broadband State Education Project, which supports community-driven advocacy for state and regional broadband policies that advance universal, affordable, and reliable broadband service and broadband adoption.
Previously, Drew worked as the State Broadband Policy Advisor for Common Sense Media, and as a Broadband Legislative Fellow for Senator Tina Smith. He received a Masters in Public Policy from the University of Minnesota, and a Bachelor of Fine Arts from New York University.
Drew's Recent Articles
NTIA Encourages ISPs to Ensure State BEAD Contracts Comply With Agency Priorities
Internet Access Costs Too Much for Too Many People. New Mexico Has a Solution.
NTIA Must Follow the Law and Allow States to Address Broadband Affordability and Adoption
SpaceX Seeks Exemption from Certain BEAD Requirements
Navigating a Wave of BEAD Permits
BEAD BEAD BEAD, and More BEAD Plans
States Finalize Their BEAD Proposals
More BEAD Draft Final Proposals Are Released for Public Comment
Benefit of the Bargain BEAD Proposals Roll In
How Did the ‘Benefit of the Bargain’ Change West Virginia’s BEAD Plan?
What Do We Know About LEO BEAD Bids?
What's Wrong With West Virginia's BEAD Proposal?
The Digital Equity Act: What It Is and Why We Need It
Achieving Digital Equity is a Matter of Social and Economic Justice and is Worth Pursuing
Why is the Trump NTIA Slowing BEAD Down for Slower Broadband?
Public Interest Orgs to FCC: DELETE, DELETE, DELETE the Digital Divide
Is LEO the “Benefit of the Bargain” for BEAD?
Breaking Biden’s Broadband Boom
New Dataset Reveals Impact of RDOF Defaults on Each State
Congress, Don't Drop Affordable Broadband
Cruz Creating Detours on the Road to Internet For All
The Election’s Impact on Broadband and Digital Equity
The Case for Ubiquitous Broadband for K-12 Students
What Happens When You Lock 30 Experts in a Room Until They Agree on Broadband Permitting?
Permitting Success: Closing the Digital Divide Through Local Broadband Permitting
Who is About to Lose their ACP Discount?
Here’s What ISPs Are Telling ACP Subscribers Today
How the FCC Plans to End the Affordable Connectivity Program