Guiding Texas' Digital Opportunity Investments
Thursday, January 4, 2024
January 2024
Jeff Bezos Bets on a Google Challenger Using AI to Try to Upend Internet Search (Wall Street Journal)
Submitted by benton on Thu, 01/04/2024 - 06:24Google Is Finally Killing Cookies. Advertisers Still Aren’t Ready. (Wall Street Journal)
Submitted by benton on Thu, 01/04/2024 - 06:23U.S. Awards Chip Supplier $162 Million to Bolster Critical Industries (New York Times)
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FloridaCommerce Announces More Than $13 Million Available in Broadband Grant Funding to Equip Communities with Digital Devices
FloridaCommerce announced that more than $13 million in broadband grant funding is available through the Capital Projects Fund Digital Connectivity Technology Program to connect communities with digital devices. The program connects communities in need of broadband Internet access with funds for devices and equipment for digital workforce, education, and healthcare opportunities — like applying for a job, securing a degree, and attending a telehealth appointment.
Governor Polis and Colorado Broadband Office Announce Unprecedented Funding for Broadband through Advance Colorado Broadband Grant Program
Governor Jared Polis (D-CO) announced the first of multiple investments using stimulus funding from the US Treasury’s Capital Projects Fund (CPF) program. The Polis administration will use $113 million from CPF to make major, long-term improvements, including expanding the state’s broadband infrastructure and connecting Colorado homes without internet access. CPF will connect nearly 19,000 homes and businesses across all of Colorado with these funds.
NTIA Announces Recruitment of New FirstNet Authority Board Members
The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) issued a Federal Register Notice to seek expressions of interest from individuals who would like to serve on the Board of the First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet Authority Board or Board). The Board works closely with the FirstNet Authority management and is responsible for providing overall policy direction and strategic guidance.