Senate Advances $280 Billion Bill Subsidizing Chip Manufacturing, Technology
The Senate voted 64 to 32 to advance a $280 billion package of subsidies and research funding to boost US competitiveness in semiconductors and advanced technology.
July 2022
Instagram knows you don’t like its changes. It doesn’t care. (Washington Post)
Submitted by benton on Wed, 07/27/2022 - 06:29Google, like Amazon, will let police see your video without a warrant (Vox)
Submitted by benton on Wed, 07/27/2022 - 06:29What should social media giants do to protect children? (Guardian, The)
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Appalachian communities see connectivity as key to economic revitalization. Yet today, only 21% of people living in the region’s most distressed counties have high-speed internet connections in their homes. The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) is working to change that by investing roughly $30M/year on broadband projects in the region, while also helping communities prepare for the $65B freight train of federal funding heading their way.
Kansas Launches Capital Project Fund Broadband Infrastructure Program
The Capital Project Fund program was developed to bring broadband infrastructure that will deliver speeds that meet or exceed symmetrical speeds of 100 Mbps to unserved areas across Kansas. All locations within the census blocks being served and funded through this program will be required to adhere to minimum speeds listed above. Fiber-optic infrastructure projects that focus on achieving last-mile connections will be prioritized.