Public and Private Solutions to the Digital Divide
05.14.07
If there's still any doubt that changes in public policy can have a huge impact on high speed internet access, just look at recent developments in Missouri. Read More »
State Policies Archives
Internet access bill passes Vermont House
04.13.07
Vermont took another impressive step forward towards universal high-speed Internet this month. The state House has passed a bill that would create a new Vermont Telecommunications Authority to promote high-speed Internet access across the state. Read More »
Fighting Back Against Verizon’s Sneak Attack on Virginia
04.03.07
Virginia's communications consumers are at risk of losing one of their most important protections. The Communications Workers of America is standing up to try and stop this corporate attack on consumer rights. Read More »
How to connect your state with high-speed Internet
03.08.07
In cooperation with Connected Nation, a nonprofit group aimed at expanding high-speed Internet access and other community-based technology improvements, CWA has developed model legislation for state-level Internet policies. Read More »
West Virginia Bill Would Expand High Speed Access
03.07.07
Residents of West Virginia, like many in rural America, are feeling the pain of the digital divide. A group of eight state lawmakers has decided it is high time for a change. Read More »
Mapping Indiana’s Digital Divide
02.07.07
In Indiana, lawmakers are pursing a mapping strategy to analyze and document the state's digital divide. Read More »
California Removes Hurdle to High Speed Internet Access
01.31.07
California, arguably the technology capital of the world, has taken another step forward by eliminating fees for the installation of high speed fiber optic lines along state rights of way. Read More »
Verizon’s Virginia Sneak Attack
01.25.07
Verizon is launching a sneak attack on consumers' rights by pushing for Senate Bill 1143 in Virginia. Read More »
Tennessee: Wired not Fired
01.24.07
Tennessee wants high speed internet, according to a panel of experts and legislators who found that the state was lagging behind in internet access and that increased high speed broadband was necessary for the economy, government and education. Read More »
ME Bill Would Increase High Speed
01.23.07
High speed internet in Maine may become more available to underserved communities with new legislation in the state House of Representatives that would issue bonds providing funds for localities that build infrastructure for high speed internet development. Read More »
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