Read more about the article Keeping Children Connected: Policy Efforts to Improve Broadband Access and Affordability (Part 2)

Keeping Children Connected: Policy Efforts to Improve Broadband Access and Affordability (Part 2)

As part one of this blog described, broadband access and affordability in Oregon is essential for children, families, and individuals. Recognizing the importance of addressing and improving broadband availability, many of Oregon’s legislators are working to implement and further policy changes this legislative session...

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Read more about the article Keeping Children Connected: Broadband internet access and affordability in Oregon is essential (part 1)

Keeping Children Connected: Broadband internet access and affordability in Oregon is essential (part 1)

As more people gain access to COVID-19 vaccinations, we are looking at a post-pandemic life that will look quite different than pre-pandemic. As the lasting tragedy and economic devastation caused by the pandemic continues, this moment also presents an opportunity to mindfully address long-standing socioeconomic and equity issues that have been laid bare. Among these issues is access to broadband internet...

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Read more about the article Child tax credit expansion set to benefit 90% of Oregon’s children under 18
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Child tax credit expansion set to benefit 90% of Oregon’s children under 18

Millions of children and families across the country and in Oregon will be lifted out of poverty and receive much-needed economic relief through the expansion of two major Child Tax Credits, provisions of the American Rescue Plan COVID relief legislation...

Continue ReadingChild tax credit expansion set to benefit 90% of Oregon’s children under 18