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President Joe Biden on Wednesday said he is poised to designate Avi Kwa Ame, a sacred site for Native American tribes in southern Nevada, as a national ...

The president also announced economic, climate and land management actions the administration is taking to foster a strong federal relationship with Indian Country.

Avi Kwa Ame, a sacred site for Native American tribes in southern Nevada, will become a national monument, Biden announced.

It represents a new opportunity for farmers, ranchers, small businesses and rural communities. It is helping the U.S. Department of Agriculture deliver 21st century, high-speed internet for better access to markets, jobs, telemedicine and distance learning. It is increasing community resilience to climate change, drought and wildfire risks.

Plus, New York program submits 31,000 unserved addresses to help inform broadband mapping effort, a new report outlines how policymakers can support libraries working to foster digital equity, and more.

Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack says rural broadband measures through the ReConnect Program will take time to bridge the rural-urban digital divide.

Two Oregon internet providers will use $35.5 million to expand rural broadband.

Two Oregon internet providers will use $35.5 million to expand rural broadband.

Two Oregon internet providers will use $35.5 million to expand rural broadband.

Two Oregon internet providers will use $35.5 million to expand rural broadband.