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Apr 30, 2024

Lawmakers and advocates make last-ditch push to extend affordable internet subsidy

Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vt., speaking about the Affordable Connectivity Program, ACP, at the Shaw Library in Washington, Tuesday April 30, 2024. Advocacy groups and policymakers are pushing for Congress to fully fund the ACP, because April 2024 marks the last month of full funding. (AP…

Welch Speaks on Senate Floor on Urgent Need to Pass the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) Extension Act

Legislation Would Help Keep Vermonters Connected to High-Speed Internet WASHINGTON, D.C. – Last night, Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) delivered remarks on the Senate Floor emphasizing the importance of passing the bipartisan, bicameral Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) Extension Act. The bill would provide $7 billion for the Affordable…

Welch Brings Together Vermont’s Broadband Leaders to Discuss Critical Importance of Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) and the Need to Pass the ACP Extension Act

BURLINGTON, VT – On January 12, Sen. Peter Welch (D-Vt.) joined representatives from Vermont Community Broadband Board, NEK Community Action, Champlain Valley Office of Economic Opportunity (CVOEO), and NEK Broadband in Burlington to discuss the introduction of the bipartisan, bicameral Affordable Connectivity Program Extension Act,…