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Really didn’t expect the math to be so perfect but damn — the money the city is paying for ShotSpotter and body cams this year ($1.18m) is identical to the amount it’s underfunding the school district ($1.14m), contributing to 150+ teacher layoffs

"We must ensure that every individual has the resources to participate, to grow, and to make generational impact." @TechGoesHome is helping make this happen, and they need Congress to continue funding affordable internet NOW with #ACP! @TheUSTechFuture buff.ly/47l6QqW

Our latest episode of Public Hearing with @jjgtheauthor airs on @WICN905 tonight at 6pm! 📻 Tune in for the full conversation or listen on your favorite podcast platform buzzsprout.com/1203788/132481… #PublicHearingMA #podcast #theexit #urbanjoy

We’re so excited to have @jjgtheauthor back on the podcast this week to talk about her debut book The Exit - Living with Urban Joy. For the full excerpt and to learn more about Caribbean Carnival, check out our latest episode of #PublicHearingMA buzzsprout.com/1203788/132481…

For this special episode of #PublicHearingMA we’re thrilled to welcome back @jjgtheauthor to talk about her new book The Exit - Living with Urban Joy! buzzsprout.com/1203788/132481… Order your copy of #TheExit today! jennifertheauthor.com/purchase-the-e…

The Internet is an essential service that people & businesses rely on daily, but customers are often left in the dark when outages occur, with no timeline for when they can expect service to return. Learn how @DavidLeBoeuf is seeking to change this in MA buzzsprout.com/1203788/132054…

As we explored this season with Michael DeChiara, municipal broadband has been very successful in communities like Shutesbury MA, but what would it look like on a larger scale? Listen to our latest episode of #PublicHearingMA with @DavidLeBoeuf to learn! buzzsprout.com/1203788/132054…

Check out my interview with @JoshuaCroke of @ActionDesignCo where we discuss tech in government and my digital equity bills ⚡️H68 An Act Relative to Internet Service Outages 🛜H3831 An Act to Establish Public Internet Service #MAPoli #MALeg

For the final episode of our #PublicHearingMA series on digital equity we’re returning our focus to Worcester with @DavidLeBoeuf Tune in to hear about legislative efforts to improve digital access in MA - including an act to establish public internet! buzzsprout.com/1203788/132054…

There are infinite possibilities for the future, & together we can create equitable, just & joyful futures for our communities. Visit our website for a full list of our services including community facilitation, brand development, media production & more! actionbydesign.co/action-services

Following along with our #PublicHearingMA series on digital equity and looking for a way to have your voice heard? Take this 5 min @MassBroadband Digital Equity Survey & help inform how funding is used to improve connectivity for Massachusetts residents💻 made.civilspace.io/en/projects/ma…

#PrideMonth may be coming to an end but we're committed to sharing resources like the new MA LGBTQ+ Youth Mental Health Resource hub year-round mass.gov/lgbtq-youth-me… 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ Know of a great resource or opportunity to show up for #LGBTQ+ youth? Share it below or DM us anytime!

Great article on the current state of the digital divide in Massachusetts featuring @TechGoesHome!

🚨 Through @POTUS' Investing in America agenda, we're funding $714 million in grants and loans to connect thousands of rural residents, farmers and business owners in 19 states to reliable, affordable high-speed internet ➡️ usda.gov/media/press-re…

Addressing cycles of harm is a fundamental component to achieving true #digitaljustice for communities that have been systematically disinvested from. Tune in to our #PublicHearingMA episodes with Katie Hearn to hear more about @detcommtech's work! publichearing.buzzsprout.com

Help spread the word and share the success of ACP in your community. Congress needs to fund AT LEAST another year of ACP to keep us going! - @angelasiefer #B4DE #ACP #Internetforall @ILSR youtube.com/watch?v=uziIl3…

Common ownership includes everything from fiber networks and all of the components to the data that we generate. Listen to our most recent #PublicHearingMA episode with Katie Hearn to hear more about how data can be used to to benefit communities bit.ly/3ML8Cr

Tomorrow: NDIA & @ilsr present: Building for Digital Equity with engaging interviews, lightning rounds, trivia, and more. Hear from @angelasiefer @communitynets @digCLT @MEConnectivity @TheStemAlliance Register here: buff.ly/3oBlCYP

Following along with our current season of #PublicHearingMA and looking to get more involved with #digitalequity efforts in MA? Learn how to get your communities connected at the Internet for All Summit on 6/13! bit.ly/42XD3Sd Listen here 🎧🎙> bit.ly/3nsSthQ

The wait is over! Our #BonusEpisode with Katie Hearn is out now 🥳 Make sure to catch the conclusion of this amazing conversation on #digitaljustice and follow us on your favorite podcast platform to never miss an episode 📲 bit.ly/43GIbdG #PublicHearingMA #podcast