The city of San Diego has started work to develop a Broadband Master Plan with the ultimate goal of addressing internet access and digital equity across the city.

The Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority (PBDA) will distribute more than 9,100 laptops to community institutions across the commonwealth to support residents who do not have access to digital technology.

The Oregon Broadband Office, through its Broadband Deployment Program, has announced it will award $133 million to support the construction and deployment of high-speed, reliable wired broadband internet service at more than 10,000 unserved locations in the state.  

The Office of the Illinois Secretary of State – in partnership with the Illinois Supreme Court’s Commission on Access to Justice and The Chicago Bar Foundation – launched a new pilot utilizing local libraries’ technology to improve court access.

Natural Bridge State Park in Virginia has become the first state park in the country to install the RightHear Accessibility system which improves inclusivity and accessibility for people who are blind or have low vision.

As part of its efforts to close the digital divide, Mecklenburg County, N.C., is installing free public Wi-Fi at more than a dozen parks and recreation centers.

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has launched a new equity tool that is designed to help ensure all Californians benefit from transportation projects, and identify communities most negatively impacted by the transportation system which can result in high rates of traffic, crashes, and air pollution, as well as limited transit options.

The latest citizen survey conducted by the Seattle (Wash.) Information Technology Department has found ongoing digital divide and equity issues, and city leadership said it will use findings from survey to pursue goals including 100 percent internet connectivity for residents.

The Connecticut Department of Administrative Services’ Commission for Educational Technology has released “Connecticut: Everyone Connected,” the state’s draft digital equity plan.

The Vermont Community Broadband Board (VCBB) is kicking off a project to develop Vermont’s digital equity plan to bridge the digital divide.