November 15, 2021 – Next Century Cities

NCC Emphasizes the Importance of Digital Inclusion Among Hispanic and Latinx Households

Blog Entry, By Francella Ochillo, Digital Inclusion, News / nextcentury

Next Century Cities works to ensure that residents in every community – regardless of geography or zip code have reliable and affordable access to high-speed connectivity. On November 4th, Next Century Cities Executive Director, Francella Ochilo, spoke at LULAC’s National Innovation, Technology, and Education Summit to discuss the importance of digital inclusion. LULAC CEO Sindy […]

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Next Century Cities Urges Local Officials and Community Leaders to Identify Broadband Ambitions and Obstacles

Blog Entry, Broadband Mapping, By Corian Zacher, By Francella Ochillo, News, Planning, Uncategorized / nextcentury

In June 2021, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer issued Executive Directive 2021-2, which established the Michigan High-Speed Internet Office (“MIHI”). The office is responsible for coordinating all state, federal, philanthropic, and private investments made into broadband infrastructure and its utilization. Fueling MIHI’s mandate are conclusions by the state’s Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity that quantify the

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Next Century Cities Applauds the Passage of the Landmark Bipartisan Infrastructure Investment Bill

News, Press Releases / nextcentury

You can find a PDF of this press release here. For Immediate Release Contact: Brittany-Rae Gregory brittany-rae@nextcenturycities.org November 15, 2021 Washington, D.C. (November 15, 2021) – On November 5th, the U. S. House of Representatives passed the historic Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act of 2021, which President Biden will sign into law today. The bipartisan

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