Grace Tepper

1 week ago | benton.org | Grace Tepper

Friday, April 18, 2025Weekly Digest You’re reading the Benton Institute for Broadband & Society’s Weekly Digest, a recap of the biggest (or most overlooked) broadband stories of the week. The digest is delivered via e-mail each Friday. Round-Up for the Week of April 14-18, 2025On March 27, 2025, the Senate Commerce Committee held a hearing to consider the confirmation of Arielle Roth, President Donald Trump's nominee for Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information.

1 week ago | benton.org | Grace Tepper

Monday, April 14, 2025Digital BeatOn January 7, 2025, fires erupted across the city of Los Angeles, California. The Eaton Fire burned through the eastern side of the city, burning through the Altadena, Pasadena and Sierra Madre communities and causing 18 deaths, destroying 9,400 structures, and scorching 14,000 acres of land. In the west, the Palisades Fire led to twelve deaths, destroyed over 6,000 structures, and covered over 23,000 acres in the Pacific Palisades, Topanga and Malibu.

2 weeks ago | benton.org | Grace Tepper

Friday, April 11, 2025Weekly Digest You’re reading the Benton Institute for Broadband & Society’s Weekly Digest, a recap of the biggest (or most overlooked) broadband stories of the week. The digest is delivered via e-mail each Friday. Round-Up for the Week of April 7-11, 2025This week, the Senate Commerce Committee––chaired by Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX)––held a confirmation hearing for Olivia Trusty, President Trump’s nominee to be a commissioner on the Federal Communications Commission.

3 weeks ago | benton.org | Grace Tepper

Friday, April 4, 2025Weekly DigestDigital Opportunity Put on Hold in Texas You’re reading the Benton Institute for Broadband & Society’s Weekly Digest, a recap of the biggest (or most overlooked) broadband stories of the week. The digest is delivered via e-mail each Friday.

1 month ago | benton.org | Grace Tepper |John B. Horrigan |Revati Prasad

Wednesday, March 19, 2025Digital BeatJoin the discussion today at 1 pm (Eastern)—Understanding Internet Access and Use Among Older AdultsThe Digital Equity Act (DEA) of 2021 is a landmark federal investment in ensuring that all people can use and benefit from high-speed, affordable broadband. Through the DEA, Congress identifies several “covered populations”—people most impacted by the digital divide—which includes older adults (those 60 years and older).