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Published
May 9, 2020

Reps. Brennan, Ingwersen: Pandemic crisis highlights importance of Maine schools, teachers

Remote learning will likely be a tool in our state's toolbox, as long as new policies focus on equity and student success.
Published
April 5, 2020

Home internet use surges in Maine as families shelter in place

The shift in usage from businesses and schools to homes also has moved up peak usage times from evening to afternoon.
Published
March 18, 2020

Maine lawmakers send forward transportation, internet bonds

The bond questions will be put to Maine voters on the June 9 congressional primary ballot.
Published
March 6, 2020

Plan to improve broadband in rural Maine gets Senate approval

The Maine House will next consider a proposal to try to expand broadband coverage in rural parts of the state.
Published
January 28, 2020

Democrats renew push for broadband expansion with $15 million proposal

Lawmakers rejected a borrowing plan for broadband investment last year, but a new bill would tap into the state's General Fund to support a plan developed by the ConnectME Authority.

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Published
January 8, 2020

Our View: Maine Legislature has a long agenda for a short session

Lawmakers have important issues to deal with, and they shouldn't leave them on the table when they adjourn in April.
Published
January 5, 2020

Health care, corrections, broadband at top of state legislative agenda

The Legislature will return with a long list of work before including another attempt to pass a package of borrowing bills aimed at building infrastructure and boosting the economy.
Published
December 26, 2019

Our View: Maine communities will need state’s help to move ahead on broadband

Those with inadequate access to high-speed internet should get funding for infrastructure improvements.
Published
November 21, 2019

Sen. King co-sponsors bill to improve telehealth access, a benefit to rural areas

The bill could help patients in rural Maine, where using technology is seen as an increasingly essential way for patients to receive health care.
Published
October 29, 2019

Speaker at Maine Broadband Summit says high-speed internet access essential

Heather Johnson, commissioner of the Maine Department of Economic and Community Development, says fast, reliable internet service is needed throughout the state, including in small, rural communities.