Julia Edinger

The Oklahoma Broadband Office plans to deploy up to 175 connected portals in libraries statewide to help residents access telehealth and digital workforce services in privacy. Two examples are already live.

This week in “What's New in Digital Equity” — our weekly look at government digital equity and broadband news — we have a number of interesting

Plus, the future of Digital Equity Act funding remains in question, California is investing millions in connectivity, Delaware is expanding digital literacy training through a new partnership, and more.

Plus, libraries are building up patrons’ digital literacy, the city of Seattle is helping small businesses leverage technology, New Mexico is investing in Internet in a tribal community, and more.

A 2023 audit of New York City’s AI guardrails resulted in three recommendations for improvement. A new report from the state comptroller’s office revealed they have only been partially implemented.

Plus, New York City‘s Racial Equity Plan identifies the expansion of Internet access as its No. 1 goal, the Government Accountability Office offers recommendations to the FCC, and more.

News By Julia Edinger, Government Technology The Tribune Content Agency September 3, 2026 10:20 PM

A new automated sortation solution is intended to help identify and sort material in Kent County, Mich. The challenge of sorting waste has evolved in recent decades with the materials people throw out.

A new round of Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment program funding was announced last week, and agency leaders are expressing cautious optimism at the chance to connect additional locations.

Plus, Vermont’s broadband technician apprenticeship program continues, New Mexico is expanding public Wi-Fi access in parks and public spaces, a new report highlights advantages of fiber broadband, and more.