Getty Images California unlocks $70M for digital equity efforts The National Telecommunications and Infrastructure Administration approved California's digital equity plan, unlocking $70.2 million in funding. Apr 5, 2024 By Sophia Fox-Sowell
(Getty Images) Connecticut digital equity plan seeking public comment Connecticut, like other states, is seeking comments on a plan required to collect on millions in federal broadband funding. Dec 22, 2023 By Sophia Fox-Sowell
(Getty Images) North Carolina seeks public comment on state’s digital equity plan North Carolina's digital equity document addresses high-speed internet affordability, access to devices and digital literacy. Dec 4, 2023 By Sophia Fox-Sowell
(Getty Images) North Carolina urges residents, organizations to take digital equity survey North Carolina is circulating a survey to better understand how it should spent $1 billion in federal broadband funding. Aug 9, 2023 By Keely Quinlan
Priorities Podcast Bringing the red carpet to county IT King County, Wash., CIO Megan Clarke says her time at the organization behind the Oscars taught her about change management. Mar 2, 2023 By StateScoop Staff
(J. Altdorfer Photography / Getty Images) Pittsburgh plans to close digital divide by 2027 A new Digital Equity Coalition plans to close the Pittsburgh digital divide within the next five years. Sep 30, 2022 By Lindsay McKenzie
Priorities Podcast Seattle fund invests in tech education for the incarcerated On the Priorities podcast, two organizers of the Prison Scholar Fund explain how they’ll use a city grant to advance tech education. Aug 3, 2022 By StateScoop Staff
(Getty Images) Seattle digital equity fund boosts computer literacy for immigrants, needy residents Seattle's annual digital equity grant program is sending $590,000 to 19 organizations delivering tech and internet access to needy residents. Jul 29, 2022 By Lindsay McKenzie
StateScoop Using data to boost digital literacy? There’s a new guide for states The National Governors Association published a guide that helps states use data to understand digital literacy levels. Apr 21, 2022 By Colin Wood
(Civis Analytics) New ‘digital equity’ data, mapping tools opened to state and local agencies Civis Analytics has unveiled the “Digital Equity Intelligence Center,” tools to help government leaders better understand broadband access. Mar 7, 2022 By Ryan Johnston