California
Can Redding become the nation's next 'Gig City?' by Michele Chandler, Redding Record Searchlight
“It’s kind of like when the city gives somebody a sewer. You get a sewer connection or you get a water connection. This way, you get a fiber connection. Then you can get on and sign up with any number of different services from the private sector for your bandwidth,” McElvain said.
Kentucky
The pathway forward for mapping broadband speeds in America by Ed Blayney, Medium
Maine
Free downtown wifi 'no longer a luxury' in places like Waterville, Millinocket by Maureen Milliken, MaineBiz
New Hampshire
Broadband project seeks local support by Daymond Steer, Conway Daily Sun
Texas
Houston officials raise the alarm over bill to limit cable franchise fees by Jasper Scherer, Houston Chronicle
Houston and San Antonio officials also argue that the bill would provide disproportionate benefits to the largest telecom companies, which are generally the ones who pay cable franchise fees and right-of-way access line charges.
Vermont
Vermont House overwhelmingly advances broadband bill funding community models by John Dillon, VPR
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