Posts Tagged Broadband Internet Access
Virginia School Divisions Could Get Some Help with Expanding Broadband Access
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on January 21, 2021
School divisions across Virginia are struggling to make sure they have the kind of broadband connections necessary for distance learning. Michael Pope reports on a bill in the General Assembly that might help.
Who Needs Broadband? Virginia Pushes Forward with Expansion Despite Not Having the Answer
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on April 23, 2019
Credit: Marcie Casas / Creative Commons
Some residents of Virginia still hear that annoying dial up tone when they connect to the Internet. The state estimates more than 600,000 residents don’t have high speed broadband. There’s a surprising barrier, but the state isn’t letting it stop them from getting people connected. Mallory Noe-Payne reports.
Virginia Governor’s Race: The Candidates’ Plans for Rural High-Speed Internet
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on August 11, 2017
Credit: AP Photo / Toby Talbot
Policy wonks call it the “last mile” – the infrastructure needed to get high-speed internet down those long and sparsely populated country roads. It’s expensive, and private companies are unlikely to recoup that investment from just a couple of households. And while Virginia’s candidates for governor agree something needs to be done, they don’t quite agree over how to fund it. Mallory Noe-Payne has details.
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From NPR News- Tunisia's Nascent Democracy Is In Crisis. But Trouble Has Been Brewing For A Decade July 27, 2021President Kais Saied plunged the country into uncertainty after shutting down parliament and firing the prime minister as well as the country's defense and justice ministers.
- The Tokyo Games Could End Up Being The Hottest Summer Olympics Ever July 27, 2021Slushie machines, salt tablets, cooling jackets: the Tokyo Games have already proven to be a hot and humid affair, and experts say the role of climate change can't be overlooked.
- Families Splurge On Clothes And Electronics In Likely Record Back-To-School Spree July 27, 2021Last year it was all about chairs and headphones. This year it's time for T-shirts and sneakers — and more laptops. Back-to-school shopping in the U.S. is expected to top $37 billion.
- Here Are The 9 Lawmakers Investigating The Jan. 6 Capitol Attack July 27, 2021Seven Democrats and two Republicans — all selected by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi — make up the committee tasked with investigating the violent attack on the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6.
- Jan. 6 Insurrection Committee Holds Its 1st Hearing, Questioning Police: Watch Live July 27, 2021House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy have sparred over who should be a part of the select committee, which is tasked with investigating the U.S. Capitol riot.
- Tunisia's Nascent Democracy Is In Crisis. But Trouble Has Been Brewing For A Decade July 27, 2021
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- GB's Dean takes stunning gold in swimming July 27, 2021Tom Dean takes gold ahead of compatriot Duncan Scott, while Georgia Taylor-Brown wins triathlon silver as Great Britain's strong start to the Tokyo Games continues.
- Boris Johnson pledges to target drug abuse in anti-crime push July 27, 2021More local officers and tagging of ex-prisoners are also promised, but police demand extra funding.
- Mum hit by car at Denbighshire festival as daughter, 2, thrown to safety July 27, 2021"I genuinely believed my whole family had died", says Jenna O'Neill, who suffered serious injuries.
- Covid-19: Olympic champion's coronavirus comeback and more tests for 'pinged' workers July 27, 2021Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Tuesday morning.
- Covid: More pinged workers eligible for daily tests instead of isolation July 26, 2021Waste workers, prison staff and defence workers will be able to avoid isolation, the government says.
- GB's Dean takes stunning gold in swimming July 27, 2021
