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Canceled Funds Hit PA Broadband Plans | Harrisburg News
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Pennsylvania faces a $35 million funding shortfall after federal grants for high-speed internet expansion were abruptly canceled—triggered by former President Trump calling the underlying law “racist” and “unconstitutional.” The blow affects over $2.5 billion nationwide, halting critical digital equity programs in Philly, rural counties, and nonprofits that spent years preparing. While a separate $1 billion infrastructure fund remains, critics argue it ignores the real barriers: affordability, skills, and devices. The politicization of “equity” has turned vital aid into a flashpoint, with legal challenges looming and trust in government eroding as delays mount.
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