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Michigan Launches Realizing Opportunity with Broadband Infrastructure Networks (ROBIN) Grant Program
The Realizing Opportunity with Broadband Infrastructure Networks (ROBIN) Grant Program is a high-speed internet last mile and middle mile infrastructure competitive grant program with $238 million in project funds from the US Treasury as part of the Coronavirus Capital Projects Fund. ROBIN provides funds to internet service providers and public-private partnerships for the expansion of broadband infrastructure to unserved areas. Applications for the ROBIN program will be accepted through an online application system.
Republicans Comer, McMorris Rodgers, Jordan Introduce Bill to Stop Biden Administration from Pressuring Social Media Companies to Censor Americans
Rep. James Comer (R-KY), House Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA), and House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan (R-OH) introduced the Protecting Speech from Government Interference Act (H.R. 140).
Representatives Tony Gonzales, Robin Kelly Introduce Bill to Form National Digital Reserve Corps
Representatives Tony Gonzales (R-TX-23) and Robin Kelly (D-IL-02) introduced legislation (H.R.
Governor Kelly (D-KS) Announces Over $23 Million to Expand Broadband in Rural Kansas
Governor Laura Kelly (D-KS) announced that $23.1 million will be awarded to six service providers that will bring high-speed broadband service to nearly 4,200 homes, businesses, schools, health care facilities, and other institutions in unserved and rural areas of the state. This is the second of three rounds of awards from the Kansas Capital Project Funds (CPF) Grant Program. The goal of this funding is to solve the “last mile” of broadband need in critical areas.
ARC Awards $6.3 Million to Bolster Broadband Access Across 50 Communities in Every Appalachian Subregion
The Appalachian Regional Commission awarded $6.3 million through its new Appalachian Regional Initiative for Stronger Economies (ARISE) funding opportunity to Connect Humanity for a project that will help 50 underserved communities in every subregion of Appalachia plan for broadband access and growth. Working with local
Three Michigan Companies Announce New 90+ Mile Fiber Route from Southfield to Lansing
Three Michigan Companies—123NET, DayStarr Communications, and Peninsula Fiber Network—announced a new 90-mile fiber route connecting Southfield to Lansing.
Groundbreaking Resolution to Address Discriminatory Delivery of Housing Advertisements
The Justice Department reached a key milestone in its settlement agreement with Meta Platforms, formerly known as Facebook, requiring Meta to change its advertisement delivery system to prevent discriminatory advertising in violation of the Fair Housing Act (FHA).
Frontier Adds Record Fiber Broadband Customers in Q4 2022
Frontier added 75,000 fiber broadband customers in the fourth quarter of 2022, a new record for the company and 17% more fiber broadband customers than it had at the end of 2021. For the fifth consecutive quarter, fiber broadband customer additions outpaced copper broadband customer losses, resulting in 8,000 total broadband customer net additions in the fourth quarter of 2022.
Georgia Announces Grant Funds to Expand High-Speed Internet Access in 28 Counties
Governor Brian Kemp (R-GA) announced over $234 million in 29 preliminary grant awards for broadband internet expansion through the Capital Projects Fund Grant Program. These awards will improve connectivity for communities, households, businesses, and anchor institutions in 28 Georgia counties.
FCC Announces Tentative Agenda for January Open Meeting
Federal Communications Commission Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel announced the agenda for the January 26, 2023 Open Commission Meeting. The FCC will consider: