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Jess Del Fiacco
Jess Del Fiacco is a communications specialist with the Institute for Local Self-Reliance. She received her B.A. from Macalester College in 2016 and has since worked with a variety of local nonprofits committed to social and environmental justice. In her free time she enjoys cooking, hanging out at coffee shops, and reading/watching/listening to anything with a good story.
Stories by this author
Community Broadband Media Roundup - December 17
Florida
Lakeland may rehire broadband consultant as high-speed Internet service debate gets new life by Mike Ferguson, The Ledger
Massachusetts
Report Paints a Clearer Picture of Digital Divide in Pennsylvania
Maps produced by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) show that the vast majority of Pennsylvanians have broadband access, but anecdotal evidence suggests otherwise.
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Community Broadband Media Roundup - January 21
Colorado
Loveland will officially bond about $97 million for broadband by Julia Rentsch, Reporter Herald
Community Broadband Media Roundup - July 1
California
City approves high-speed Internet agreement by Tammy Murga, The Signal
Community Broadband Media Roundup - December 16
Colorado
Residents react to broadband roll out by Jessica Jenkins, TrailGazette
Intelligencer Op-Ed: Satellite Internet access isn’t good enough for Pennsylvania
An op-ed written by Katie Kienbaum, Research Associate at ILSR, was published in The Intelligencer. Katie addresses the inadequacy of satellite Internet access and why federal funding should go to real broadband solutions.
Community Broadband Media Roundup - February 4
Colorado
Annual State of the City address: Fort Collins' success depends on everyone, leaders emphasize by Nick Coltrain, Fort Collins Coloradoan
Community Broadband Media Roundup - July 22
Alabama
Government grant will help provide broadband access to Coosa County residents by Sean Ross, Yellowhammer News