National Governors Association Hosts Broadband Leaders Workshop to Address Digital Equity
The National Governors Association (NGA) recently convened state broadband officials, federal partners, and Internet service providers in Alexandria, Virginia, to discuss broadband deployment and workforce development. This event, known as the NGA Broadband Leaders Workshop, brought together representatives from 34 states and territories. Participants included officials from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and the National Telecommunications and Information Administration. The workshop focused on sharing information and best practices related to broadband programs such as the Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment (BEAD) Program and the Rural Digital Opportunity Fund. The NGA supports governors' efforts to bridge digital inequities through various initiatives, including the Workforce Innovation Network. Additionally, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has extended the deadline for state and local governments to meet digital accessibility standards, a deci... 
