In the News
Earth Day in West Sacramento involved more than just planting some trees.
Most industry groups opposed the FCC's decision restoring net neutrality rules and reclassifying broadband internet access service (BIAS) as a Communications Act Title II service Thursday. Most disagreed with Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel on the order's legal standing, warning it could likely be overturned if a challenge is brought (see 2404250004).
Sacramento is often known as the City of Trees, but the tree canopy is largely absent in some communities.
Sacramento has some of the highest flood risk in the nation, and the sunny skies and receding rivers mean flood control crews can get back to work on projects that protect the region.
Marking a significant event, the U.S. Congress, in an unusual Saturday session, has successfully passed a crucial foreign aid bill. This bill is designed to provide substantial assistance to Ukraine in its ongoing defense against Russia's war of aggression.
Rep. Yvette Clarke, D-N.Y., is circulating a discharge petition (H.Res. 1119) in a bid to force a floor vote on her Affordable Connectivity Program Extension Act (HR-6929/S-3565), which would appropriate $7 billion to keep the ailing FCC broadband fund running through the end of FY 2024.
Congresswoman Doris Matsui made her annual visit to West Sacramento, focusing on flood control, transportation, and fire safety, on March 28.
In 2022, Sacramento mom Monica Padilla noticed her three-year-old daughter Vera wasn't acting like herself. She was sleeping often, had bruising and wasn't interested in eating.
A press conference held today by Rep. Doris Matsui (D - Calif. 07) sought to convey the threat being posed to the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP).
Advocates of the FCC’s affordable connectivity program and Secure and Trusted Communications Networks Reimbursement Program believe funding for both priorities remains available this year, despite Congress having omitted funding in the Further Consolidated Appropriations Act FY 2024 minibus spending package enacted last week (see 2403210067).