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Christine Hallquist and the Vermont Community Broadband Board 02/09/2024

Meghan O'Rourke, CCTV, hosts a conversation with Christine Hallquist, the Executive Director of the Vermont Community Broadband Board. They discuss the plans for Broadband buildout, what it will take and why it is important, and what the office is trying to do on the legislative front.

Senator Peter Welch: Introduction of the Affordable Connectivity Program Extension Act 01/12/2024

From the Office of Senator Welch:

Welch to Unveil Bill to Extend the Affordable Connectivity Program, Convene Broadband Leaders to Discuss Closing the Digital Divide in Vermont

On January 12, Sen. Peter Welch (D-Vt.) joins broadband leaders from across Vermont at Burlington City Hall to discuss the introduction of the bipartisan, bicameral Affordable Connectivity Program Extension Act, which will provide $7 billion for the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP). This program helps provide affordable high-speed internet to qualifying households in Vermont and across the America. The program, which is administered by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is projected to run out of funding by April without action by Congress.

Guests include: Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.); Christine Halquist, Vermont Community Broadband Board; Paige Hartsell, NEK Community Action; Christa Shute, NEK Broadband

Senator Peter Welch: Press Conference - Closing the Homework Gap and Wi-Fi on Buses 10/10/2023

From ORCA Media:

Press Conference - Senator Peter Welch

Congressman Peter Welch: Broadband Construction Grants Press Conference 05/23/2022

Provided by MMCTV:

Rep. Welch, Governor Phil Scott, the Vermont Community Broadband Board and community leaders highlight $16 million in broadband construction grants being awarded to Vermont companies.

VT 10 Year Telecommunications Plan Public Hearing - Cell Service, Public Safety, and Public Access Television 04/01/2021

The Vermont Department of Public Service is working with an outside consultant to develop and write a Telecommunications Plan that meets new requirements set forth by Act 79 (2019), an act relating to broadband deployment throughout Vermont, and 30 V.S.A. § 202d, as amended by Act 137 (2020), an act relating to COVID-19 funding and assistance for broadband connectivity, housing, and economic relief.

Two important public input sessions occurred on March 31st and April 1st, hosted by the Vermont Department of Public Service. Each session was an opportunity to raise questions and provide feedback about topics related to Vermont’s telecommunications future — who has access, how much it will cost, and if it meets community needs and interests.

In this session, the focus is on Cell Service, Public Safety, and Public Access Television.

Vermont 10-Year Telecommunications Plan Public Hearing - Broadband 03/31/2021

In this session, the focus is on Broadband Policy.

True North Reports TV: New Super-WiFi to Fry Vermont? 06/21/2019

Annette Smith, of Vermonters for a Clean Environment, joins by phone host Michael Bielawski to discuss the new "Broadband Bill" signed by Governor Phil Scott. Critics are saying it's also a WiFi bill and the latest WiFi technology has a suspect health record in terms of radiation, etc.

More information: https://5gfreevt.wordpress.com

Local Media Show: The INS and OUTS of Burlington School Transportation 12/02/2014

Host Shelagh Cooley talks with guests about the INS and OUTS of Burlington School Transportation.

Local Media Show: Envisioning the Future of Vermont’s Digital Economy 09/02/2014

Host Lauren-Glenn Davitian speaks with Sharon Combes-Farr, Project Director with the Vermont Digital Economy Project, on the organizations goals and their upcoming conference, September 23.

VCRD’s Vermont Digital Economy Project will be hosting a conference on September 23rd at the Montpelier State House, called “Vermont Connected: Envisioning the Future of Vermont’s Digital Economy.”

The conference, which will be opened by Governor Peter Shumlin, will involve a variety of sessions. In the morning, speakers will share their ideas, experiences, and stories in short 10-minute increments. These talks will be followed by teaching workshops, where conference participants will have the opportunity to dive more deeply into a particular area of interest, and learn some hard and fast skills. The afternoon will focus on the future of Vermont’s digital economy, where conference attendees will formulate ideas for the future and craft policy suggestions.

The Vermont Connected conference will focus on four tracks: Educating for a Digital World, Building Effective Organizations, Creating Resilient Communities, and Steering Vermont’s Digital Future. There will be multiple sessions in each track.

Governor Peter Shumlin: Press Conference with Bill Maris of Google - Vermont Get Your Business Online 08/11/2011

Governor Shumlin and Bill Maris of Google Venture disucuss Google joining with the state of Vermont and national and local Vermont partners to launch Vermont Get Your Business online, a first-of-its kind program in the United States. This new program provides Vermont businesses the tools and resources to establish a website, find new customers, and grow their businesses. Google is partnering with Intuit for this project to help move Vermont forward. For more information: www.vermontgetonline.com

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Applications Now Open for the Spring 2025 Cohort of the Neighborhood Community Media Internship Program

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