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Editor’s Note: This article is adapted from remarks delivered by the author on March 16 at the University of Arkansas’s Clinton School of Public Service, in Little Rock.
Little Rock is a fascinating city. With its river and renovated warehouses and bustling River Market district, it reminds me a little bit of Pittsburgh, where I lived a decade ago when I was starting my journalism career. At that time, Pittsburgh was still the butt of many jokes, though determined city planners were starting to drive the transformation that’s made it so popular. Today, there’s a growing population downtown and tech companies are locating in the city once known for steel.
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FCC to Provide Internet, Discounts for Low-Income Households
The $3.2 billion Emergency Broadband Benefit Program will provide qualifying low-income households with a discount on their monthly bill and possible discounts toward the purchase of a computer. by Todd Wetherington, Sun Journal / March 11, 2021 Shutterstock/spainter vfx
(TNS) Residents grappling with the increasingly high costs of home Internet services may see some relief soon thanks to a new $3.2 billion federal program.
Established last week by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), the Emergency Broadband Benefit Program will make use of funds provided through the COVID-19 relief bill established by Congress last December. The program will provide qualifying low-income households with a $50 discount on their monthly bill to help bridge the digital divide that has become even more pronounced since schools and many businesses were forced to
Residents grappling with the increasingly high costs of home internet services may see some relief soon thanks to a new $3.2 billion federal program.
Established last week by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), the Emergency Broadband Benefit Program will make use of funds provided through the Covid-19 relief bill established by Congress last December. The program will provide qualifying low-income households with a $50 discount on their monthly bill to help bridge the digital divide that has become even more pronounced since schools and many businesses were forced to rely on virtual communication in the wake of COVID-19. 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 $10-$50 toward the purchase price.
Middlesex United Way: Eversource offering customers aid with heating, electric bills
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MIDDLETOWN As we reach almost one year since COVID struck the United States, many continue to endure the financial burden that comes with it. Households already struggling to make ends meet have had their financial situation all too often go from bad to worse. Fortunately for many, one of Middlesex United Way’s corporate sponsors, Eversource, has recognized the burden and finding new ways to help out.