A newly passed bill would establish a digital equity division within OCTO
The legislation heads to the mayor's desk with a response due back by Jan. 18.
Source: technical.ly
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With election night in the rearview, here's what the DMV's new (and old) leaders have to say about tech
Here's how Wes Moore, Muriel Bowser and Abigail Spanberger have supported — and plan to support — the district and surrounding states' tech economies.
Source: technical.ly
New Law Mandates School IT Planning in Washington, D.C.
The DCPS Digital Equity Act of 2022 requires the school district to create a student technology plan to close the digital divide locally and modernize school IT protocols, with the help of feedback from parents and educators.
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Source: govtech.com
The Build Out: WeLink debuts in DC
This week in broadband builds: WeLinks DC rollout, Ziply goes live in Sumas, Brightspeeds initial Ohio build, Clearwaves debut in Kansas.
Source: lightreading.com
What's New in Digital Equity: D.C. Works to Connect All Residents
Plus, new initiative seeks to bolster digital success among Latinos, several federal agencies enter into a new collaboration on broadband funding, an Oregon coalition is tackling broadband mapping, and more.
Source: govtech.com
Free high-speed internet coming to some DC neighborhoods
High-speed wireless internet at low or no cost is coming to people who qualify in some D.C. neighborhoods.
Source: wtop.com