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Next Century Cities Highlights the Role of Telehealth Technology In Addressing the Maternal Health Crisis Through New Report “Changing Our (Virtual) Reality: Telehealth and the United States Maternal Health Crisis”

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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 September 20, 2022 Washington, D.C. (September 20, 2022) – In the wake of National Telehealth Awareness Week, Next Century Cities released Changing Our (Virtual) Reality: Telehealth and the United States Maternal Health Crisis. The report authored by Brittany-Rae […]

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Changing Our (Virtual) Reality: Telehealth and the United States Maternal Health Crisis

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The United States is in the midst of a Maternal Health Crisis impacting thousands of women and birthing persons around the country. In fact, despite the fact that many U.S.residents have access to advanced resources and community support, there has been an uptick in the number of pregnancy-related deaths in the last three years. These

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Local Leadership Took Center Stage at League of California Cities 2022 Annual Conference and Expo

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The League of California Cities is a California state advocacy association that defends and expands local control through advocacy. Its advocacy efforts inform and educate the public, policymakers, and local leaders statewide. This year, the League of California Cities held their Annual Conference and Expo at the Long Beach Convention Center from September 7-9, 2022.

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Next Century Cities and Allies Meet With the Broadband Data Task Force to Clarify Challenge Process Details

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By Ryan Johnston The Broadband DATA Act requires the Federal Communications Commission (“FCC” or “Commission”) to collect and release granular broadband service availability data. In effect, the Commission is working to create new broadband availability maps to replace maps based solely on Form 477 data. As the Commission implements new data collection and challenge process

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NCC Joins Former Mayor Michael Bloomberg, Former Mayor Andy Berke, and Philanthropist Eric Schmidt to Discuss Local Strategies for Improving Broadband Access

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  2022 has not only been a remarkable year for broadband investments, but it marks a new beginning for government, nonprofit, and philanthropic partners working together to provide resources and support for the local leaders who are charged with developing transformative broadband plans.  Bloomberg Philanthropies is one of the countless foundations nationwide that have made

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Next Century Cities Joins NTIA Panel Discussion at the State Broadband Leadership Network Summit in Colorado

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By Brian Donoghue  The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) hosted a summit as part of their robust technical assistance program. The State Broadband Leadership Network convened in Westminster, Colorado, from August 3rd to 5th. Next Century Cities was invited to share local perspectives on working with state broadband leaders as they work to prepare

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Next Century Cities and Center for Democracy and Technology Raise Concerns About Monitoring Students at Home via School-Issued Devices

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By Ryan Johnston and Roxy Barboza As distance learning continues, students’ devices have become as indispensable as Internet connections. Whether the students are aware of it or not, schools often utilize activity monitoring software to view students’ screens, record their browsing and search histories, and scan their messages and documents stored online or on school-issued

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Next Century Cities Supports the Next Generation of Broadband Leaders During American Connection Corps Development Panel

Blog Entry, By Corian Zacher, News /

The American Connection Corps (ACC) is an AmeriCorps fellowship program focused on bridging the digital divide. Fellows work in local, regional, state governments, and nonprofits on a range of broadband development and digital inclusion projects while building the community-based relationships necessary to make projects sustainable. This year, Lead for America is focused on building an

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Next Century Cities Joins Broadband Access Ohio in Preparing Communities for Upcoming Funding Opportunities

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Columbus, Ohio In February 2022, Ohio cities and organizations advocating for high-speed, high quality Internet access launched a formal association. Broadband Access Ohio’s (BAO) believes that communities deserve the flexibility to offer broadband programs that meet the needs of their residents and encourage economic development.  Next Century Cities (NCC) has 12 members in Ohio, including

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Federal Privacy Legislation & Broadband: What’s in the American Data Privacy and Protection Act?

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By Ryan Johnston As billions of federal dollars are invested into bringing disconnected households online, the amount of user-generated data will exponentially increase. Advocates across the country are working to help communities devise and implement broadband plans. They must also build an understanding of how evolving privacy standards can impact the residents, businesses, and organizations

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