New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham signed into law new legislation that aims to provide tens of thousands of low-income households in “The Land of Enchantment” an Internet lifeline similar to the now-expired federal Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP).
It makes the state the first to step up in the absence of federal action to support households that just can’t afford to pay for monthly service, and will directly support 173,000 households.
ILSR’s Christopher Mitchell talks to State Scoop’s Priorities podcast about the significance of the New Mexico law and how can states can take a leadership role in the absence of federal action.
Watch the podcast below: