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How the Digital Equity Act helped before funding was cut

Nov 10, 202524 minSeason 2025Ep. 36
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Episode description

Organizations are working to bridge the digital divide in Texas and across the country, but that work has been made more difficult since the Trump administration withheld funds to assist programs aimed at getting underserved people online. Texas Standard’s Shelly Brisbin has more on how these groups and local governments are planning for a future without the financial aid.

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