The FCC has initiated a new program called the Emergency Broadband Benefit (EBB) to help households struggling to pay for internet service during the pandemic. This new benefit will connect eligible households to jobs, critical healthcare services, and virtual classrooms.
The legislature's Appropriations Committee unveiled their state budget proposal yesterday, a modified version of the Governor’s plan. This proposed budget will form the basis for budget negotiations between legislative leaders, Governor Lamont and the executive branch.