New Mexico is known as the “the land of enchantment.” The landscapes are as stunning as the people are diverse. Hundreds of Native American and First Nation tribes meet in the City of Albuquerque each year for the Gathering of Nations, the largest pow-wow in North America. Since 1972, hundreds of thousands of international […]
In August 2022, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) released an Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking seeking the public comment on whether new rules are needed to address potential harms from commercial surveillance and inadequate data security practices. The agency is concerned that companies have strong incentives to develop products and services that track and surveil
You can find a PDF of this press release here. For Immediate Release Contact: Brittany-Rae Gregory brittany-rae@nextcenturycities.org November 21, 2022 Washington, D.C. (November 21, 2022) – Local leaders in communities across the US are working relentlessly to ensure that all residents have reliable, affordable, high-quality Internet access. Numerous examples in each state showcase the importance
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By Corian Zacher and Brian Donoghue Texas is home to seven Next Century Cities member municipalities: Mont Belvieu, Arlington, San Antonio, Austin, Gainesville, College Station, and Bryan. Like many states across the US, Texas did not have a centralized broadband office until 2021. Local governments and nonprofits in Texas have been working to improve broadband
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You can find a PDF of this press release here. For Immediate Release Contact: Brittany-Rae Gregory brittany-rae@nextcenturycities.org November 21, 2022 Washington, D.C. (November 21, 2022) – Today, Next Century Cities released Beyond Broadband, Access, and Adoption: The Need for Advocacy and Cultural Competency in the K-12 Digital World. Authored by Symone Campbell, NCC’s Research and
By Symone Campbell, Research and Communications Fellow Challenges within the American educational system have been documented since its establishment. Educational barriers acutely impact the country’s marginalized populations. The most recent area of focus has been the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Reports have suggested the COVID-19 pandemic has led to a decline in two decades
You can find a PDF of this press release here. For Immediate Release Contact: Brittany-Rae Gregory brittany-rae@nextcenturycities.org November 17, 2022 Washington, D.C. (November 17, 2022) – Today, the Federal Communications Commission released a Report and Order and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking outlining how the Consumer Broadband Nutrition Labels will be displayed and formatted in
The Robert W. Deutsch Foundation launched the Digital Equity Leadership Lab (DELL) in 2021. Community leaders working in various disciplines – education, healthcare, art, entrepreneurship, anti-poverty, and more – were selected for the program, which strengthens their ability to advocate for fast, affordable, and reliable broadband. Upon graduation, the graduates are invited to submit proposals
Deputy Director Brian Donoghue represented Next Century Cities at the Michigan Broadband Summit in Holland, Michigan, on November 3rd, 2022. Merit Network hosted this informative event that included presentations from federal and state officials. Conversations with local leaders about their broadband program success stories were one of many program highlights. The annual gathering kicked off
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On Wednesday, October 19, 2022, several members of the Next Century Cities team visited with United States House and Senatorial offices to discuss broadband access and adoption challenges faced by many residents in member municipalities. While on the Hill, the team spoke with technology staff members from the offices of Senator Brian Schatz (HI), Senator
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