The Daily Yonder ‘Connection Corps’ Will Put Hometown Leaders to Work on Broadband The American Connection Corps will place fellows in 50 towns in 12 states to work on improving broadband connectivity. The application deadline is May 15.
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The class of 2019 Lead for America fellows. This year Lead for America and a coalition of 150 organizations will support 50 hometown leaders to work on broadband and community development. (Photo submitted)
The Biden administration has proposed $100 billion in funding for increased broadband access throughout the country. But there is no universal blueprint for connecting rural communities, and no path to greater connectivity that does not include local advocates and planners.