WASHINGTON, Feb. 14, 2025 — With the federal Affordable Connectivity Program winding down, states are exploring new approaches to maintain broadband affordability for low-income households, according to panelists at a Broadband Breakfast Live Online event Wednesday.
With New York’s Affordable Broadband Act (ABA) now in effect, lawmakers in other states are filing similar legislation that requires large Internet Service Providers to offer low-cost plans for financially-strapped households in their respective states.
Assembly member Tasha Boerner (D-Encinitas) introduced a bill that would mandate internet service providers to make affordable plans available to California residents.
The bill, AB 353, is meant to aid the nearly 3 million California households that lost federal support through the Affordable Connectivity Program when the benefit ended last year.
SACRAMENTO, CA. — Today, Assemblymember Tasha Boerner (D-Encinitas) introduced Assembly Bill (AB) 353, mandating that internet service providers make affordable home internet plans available to California residents.
SACRAMENTO, CA. — Assemblymember Tasha Boerner (D-Encinitas) issued the following statement following the Trump Administration’s order halting all federal grants and loans.
SACRAMENTO, CA. — In 2021, Assemblymember Tasha Boerner (D-Encinitas) secured state funding for a new incentive program to increase e-bike ridership.
SACRAMENTO, CA. — Assemblymember Tasha Boerner (D-Encinitas) issued a statement following the United States Supreme Court’s (USSC) decision not
SAN DIEGO, CA. — Today, Assemblymember Tasha Boerner (D-Encinitas) and the Barona Band of Mission Indians awarded $5,000 to Washington Elementary STEAM Magnet School.
DEL MAR, CA. — Today, as part of her annual event Environmental Hero Awards, Assemblymember Tasha Boerner (D-Encinitas) recognized local heroes who have dedicated their lives to preserving and protecting our environment for future generations.
SACRAMENTO, CA. — In an effort to prevent e-bike accidents for children, Assembly Bill (AB) 2234 by Assemblymember Tasha Boerner (D-Encinitas) was signed by Governor Gavin Newsom.
