California bill proposes internet price cap for low-income households
California Assemblymember Tasha Boerner, D-Encinitas, has introduced a bill to cap internet prices for low-income households, similar to a New York law that withstood legal challenges. The proposal follows the shutdown of the federal Affordable Connectivity Program, which had subsidized broadband costs for millions, including those on tribal lands. While telecom groups and state Republicans oppose the measure, digital equity advocates argue it will help struggling families stay connected.
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