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California accepts $1.4 billion federal broadband funding but disputes conditions
California will use $1.4 billion to expand broadband access but challenges attached federal rules.
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California has agreed to accept $1.4 billion in federal funds aimed at expanding broadband internet access to 270,000 residents, according to Palo Alto Online.
The funding comes with conditions that would restrict the state's ability to enforce laws designed to lower broadband costs.
California is challenging these terms while moving forward with the funding acceptance, signaling a dispute over federal oversight.
The state’s approach reflects ongoing tensions between federal funding requirements and state regulations on broadband services.
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