(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
(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
(Getty Images) Colorado publishes digital equity framework, a ‘labor of love’ Colorado's digital services agency published new resources to help government agencies ensure equity as they develop IT projects. Feb 17, 2022 By Ryan Johnston
Boston mayor Michelle Wu delivers remarks after being sworn in on Nov. 16, 2021. (Scott Eisen / Getty Images) Boston to invest more than $12 million in digital equity The funding will support connectivity for more than 23,000 library users and families, Mayor Michelle Wu said. Feb 3, 2022 By Ryan Johnston
Boston Acting Mayor Kim Janey (Maddie Meyer / Getty Images) Boston plans commission to study post-pandemic broadband and digital equity Boston will spend six months assessing its residents' broadband access and digital equity, city officials said. Sep 2, 2021 By Ryan Johnston
Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott, right. (Flickr / HimmelrichPR) Baltimore mayor names data officer and city’s first broadband director The new chief data officer will work out of City Hall, rather than the IT office, a switch government data gurus have argued for. Apr 8, 2021 By Benjamin Freed
South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster. (Sean Rayford / Getty Images) South Carolina, Apple to build computer labs promoting digital equity The state plans to use pandemic relief funds to build computer labs for people who live near the University of South Carolina and a historically Black college. Apr 6, 2021 By Ryan Johnston
(Frederic J. Brown / AFP via Getty Images) Seattle’s annual digital-equity grants target K-12, adult learners The annual program this year generated $848,000 to supply learners with new laptops, Wi-Fi hotspots, tech-literacy training and mentorship services. Apr 2, 2021 By Ryan Johnston