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Commentary
16 Feb 2021

Governors Start 2021 by Expanding Access to Broadband

Governors are proposing record levels of investments in broadband infrastructure. by Jake Varn, Policy Analyst, Infrastructure Tens of millions of…

National Governors Association
Publications
30 Nov 2020

The Future of State Telehealth Policy

This paper summarizes the types of telehealth policy flexibilities provided by states and the federal government during the COVID-19 pandemic…

National Governors Association
Publications
Futuristic Urban City with Freeway Traffic
Futuristic Urban City with Freeway Traffic
17 Nov 2020

Governor Strategies to Expand Affordable Broadband Access

Access to high quality, affordable broadband unlocks access to commerce, remote work opportunities, remote and improved education, telehealth, intelligent agriculture,…

National Governors Association
Publications
SUSANVILLE, CALIFORN, UNITED STATES - Nov 04, 2020: The Main Street of the city of Susanville as it borders national forest land.
SUSANVILLE, CALIFORN, UNITED STATES - Nov 04, 2020: The Main Street of the city of Susanville as it borders national forest land.
16 Jun 2020

Solutions for Rural Economies in Response to COVID-19

Summary Times of crisis often exacerbate the economic challenges faced by rural communities. Following the Great Recession, for example, unemployment…

National Governors Association
Publications
Young asian business man using computer for a online business meeting with his colleagues about plan in video conference. back view of business man have webcam group conference with coworkers at home
Young asian business man using computer for a online business meeting with his colleagues about plan in video conference. back view of business man have webcam group conference with coworkers at home
10 Jun 2020

Delivering Workforce System Employment and Training Services Remotely

Summary Across the United States, American Job Centers (AJCs) provide a range of assistance to jobseekers, students, and businesses. Due…

National Governors Association
Publications
01 May 2020

Supporting K12 and Postsecondary Virtual Learning Environments

This memo analyzes the need to expand access to and support around virtual learning methods as educational institutions move to online instruction. As schools, colleges, and universities across the country…

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Advocacy Communications, NGA Letters, Press Releases
10 Mar 2020

State and Local Coalition Calls for Federal Broadband Investment

A coalition of organizations representing state and local governments released the following statement in response to hearings on the FY…

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Videos
09 Feb 2020

A Discussion On Broadband Access And Education

In this session Montana Governor Steve Bullock and Colorado Governor Jared Polis stress the importance of reliable broadband access for all areas of their states to support education and economic…

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Webinars
25 Mar 2019

Broadband Deployment: U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Rural Programs

This webinar will features a presentation from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) on rural broadband deployment programs and resources.

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Advocacy Communications, NGA Letters
29 Aug 2014

Municipal Broadband Networks

Ms. Marlene H. Dortch, Secretary Office of the Secretary Federal Communications Commission 445 12th Street, S.W., Room TW-A325 Washington, D.C. 20554 RE: WCB Docket Nos. 14-115 and 14-116 (Seeking Preemption…

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Publications
20 May 2008

State Efforts to Expand Broadband Access

This Issue Brief reviews state efforts to expand broadband access by offering examples of implementation strategies. In addition, we highlight…

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