Nevada

Nevadans could lose access to affordable internet without action from Congress

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Nevadans could lose access to affordable internet without action from Congress

Taylor Patterson  |  Reno Gazette Journal In an era increasingly defined by digital connectivity, nearly 275,000 Nevada households are experiencing a new realm of opportunities, thanks to President Biden’s Affordable Connectivity Program. Originating from the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, this initiative marks a transformative investment in our nation’s infrastructure and competitiveness, particularly under …

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USDA’s $22 million grant fuels high-speed internet for Choctaw Nation in rural Oklahoma

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USDA’s million grant fuels high-speed internet for Choctaw Nation in rural Oklahoma

LeFLORE COUNTY, Okla. (KOKH) — A $22 million grant investment to provide high-speed internet to Choctaw Nation in LeFlore County has been announced. U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack and Rural Development Oklahoma State Director Kenneth Corn announced on Tuesday at the National Center for American Indian Enterprise Development’s Reservation Economic Summit in …

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Funding at risk for program that helps millions afford internet

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Funding at risk for program that helps millions afford internet

More than 20 million low-income households are at risk of being priced out of internet access unless Congress can reach agreement on funding for a program that provides internet service discounts.  Supporters of the Affordable Connectivity Program are pressing for passage of bipartisan, bicameral legislation to keep it afloat past April, when funding is expected to run …

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Hilary Tracker Shows ‘Dangerous To Catastrophic Flooding’ In Storm’s Path

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Hilary Tracker Shows ‘Dangerous To Catastrophic Flooding’ In Storm’s Path

IMPERIAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA – AUGUST 20: People stand on a pier over the Pacific Ocean with Tropical … [+] Storm Hilary approaching in San Diego County on August 20, 2023 in Imperial Beach, California. Southern California is under a first-ever tropical storm warning as Hilary approaches with parts of California, Arizona, and Nevada preparing for …

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