Connecting California

Addressing California’s Digital Crisis: Open-Access Middle-Mile Network Deployment
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To help address California’s broadband crisis, the Governor and Legislature have come together through recent budget actions to fund $6 billion in new broadband infrastructure and increased access for service.

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PolicyWise Episode 25: Closing the Digital Divide with Jacob Martinez
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Digital NEST founder talks about closing the digital divide to give underserved communities and youth equal opportunity

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CA FWD Comments On Passage Of 2021-22 State Budget
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Budget deal holds promising investments in broadband and regional, inclusive economic planning

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California Has a Once-in-a-Generation Opportunity to Close the Digital Divide
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Local & State Leaders from Across California Call for Immediate Approval of Governor Newsom’s $7 Billion Broadband Infrastructure Plan

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Digital Equity, Connectivity and the Web of Mutuality
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CA FWD Young Leaders Advisory Council members weigh in on their discussion with Assemblymembers about broadband and what needs to be done to secure an equitable digital future.

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CA FWD Comments on Governor Newsom’s Budget Revision
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Finally, the plan for an equitable economic recovery includes meaningful planning for an equitable economic recovery. CA FWD is encouraged that Governor Newsom is taking advantage of this historic opportunity…

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How Southern California tribes work to close the digital divide
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Broadband access will remain a priority for Native American Californians who have the lowest amount of access of any demographic

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