Published May 3, 2021 at 6:51 PM MDT Listen • 5:09
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Gov. Spencer Cox issued an executive order Monday to help the state conserve water. This story and more in Monday evening s news brief.
Monday evening, May 3, 2021
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Gov. Spencer Cox Issues Emergency Order For State Water Conservation
Gov. Spencer Cox issued an executive order Monday to help the state conserve water. Effective immediately, irrigation at state facilities is not allowed between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. The order also requires sprinklers to be shut off during rain storms. Cox is also encouraging local governments to take similar measures. Salt Lake County recently announced it would be cutting its water usage by at least 5%. According to the latest data, more than half of Utah is in an exceptional drought.
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After nearly four months of work, the FCC announced today that the
Emergency Broadband Benefit Program
( EBBP ) will launch on
Wednesday,
May 12, 2021. Providers participating in the EBBP can
begin enrolling eligible households into the program to receive
supported service. Nearly 750 providers are qualified to offer
EBB-supported services, with service discount reimbursements of up
to $50 per subscriber ($75 in tribal areas) and equipment discount
reimbursements of up to $100 available. The FCC recently conducted
a webinar for consumer groups and outreach
partners about the program, and USAC has been testing connectivity
Broadband providers will be able to provide up to $50 per month in savings to low-income consumers, or those who have been financially affected by COVID-19 starting May 12.
The Emergency Broadband Benefit Program (EBB) is a $3.2 billion federal initiative created by Congress to help lower the cost of high-speed internet for eligible households. The program is temporary but aims to help those in need during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The EBB will provide a discount of up to $50 per month towards broadband service for eligible households and up to $75 per month for households on qualifying Tribal lands. Eligible households can also receive a one-time discount of up to $100 to purchase a laptop, desktop computer, or tablet from participating providers if they contribute more than $10 and less than $50 toward the purchase price.
Emergency Broadband Benefit Program gives $50 discount per month to homes in need
EBB enrollment begins on May 12
The Emergency Broadband Benefit Program (EBB) is a $3.2 billion federal initiative created by Congress to help lower the cost of high-speed internet for eligible households. The program is temporary but aims to help those in need during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The EBB will provide a discount of up to $50 per month towards broadband service for eligible households and up to $75 per month for households on qualifying Tribal lands. Eligible households can also receive a one-time discount of up to $100 to purchase a laptop, desktop computer, or tablet from participating providers if they contribute more than $10 and less than $50 toward the purchase price.