Lifeline modernization victory!

Today, the FCC voted to modernize Lifeline by including broadband by a vote of 3-2.

The National Rural Assembly’s Rural Broadband Policy Group has been a part of a broad coalition of organizations and individuals calling for this change, which will help many low-income and rural Americans to get broadband Internet access, thereby improving access to education, work opportunities, quality health care, social services, and participation in our democracy.

We applaud FCC Chairperson Tom Wheeler and Commissioner Mignon Clyburn for their leadership on this issue. And we congratulate the Media Action Grassroots Network and the many other organizations who helped bring attention to this critical issue.

This truly is a day to celebrate as an affordable Internet connection is now possible for millions of low-income families!

 

 

Drawing Resilience: Caryl Hale

Caryl Hale is the executive director of the Norton Regional Health Foundation and amember of the Norton Arts Council in Norton, Kansas. Hale brings her experience in farming and foodsystems with her to both roles, helping to create rural health policies that center art and food production.

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Everywhere Workshops

Extend your Everywhere experience by registering for one or more of three workshops hosted with partners Aug. 6- 8th, the week following our mainstage programming on Aug. 1. 

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