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  "description": "The act could save Californians $1 billion annually, but ISPs worry about costs",
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  "publishedAt": "2025-06-05T17:29:20.000Z",
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    "_California Affordable Home Internet Act_",
    "_Affordable Connectivity Program_",
    "BREAKING: Trump Administration Rescinds Awards, Updates BEADNotice of Funding Opportunity rescinds Biden administration approvals of plans by Louisiana, Delaware and NevadaBroadband BreakfastJake Neenan",
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  "textContent": "June 5, 2025 – The California Assembly on Wednesday passed a $15-a-month broadband affordability bill by a vote of 52–17.\n\nThe _California Affordable Home Internet Act_, introduced by Assemblymember **Tasha Boerner** , D-Encinitas, will now head to the state Senate, which is currently dominated by Democrats, who hold 30 of the chamber’s 40 seats.\n\nFollowing the end of the _Affordable Connectivity Program_ – a program in the Federal Communications Commission which funded discounts on broadband payments for low-income households – CAHIA would mandate service providers offer internet plans at no more than $15 per month for households participating in a qualified public assistance program.\n\nBREAKING: Trump Administration Rescinds Awards, Updates BEADNotice of Funding Opportunity rescinds Biden administration approvals of plans by Louisiana, Delaware and NevadaBroadband BreakfastJake Neenan\n\n“I want to get something fair and reasonable that helps those who need it most. AB 353 will fill the gap and ensure our children can turn in their homework, families can get access to telehealth, and apply for jobs online,” Boerner said in a press release.\n\nCalifornia is one of several states pursuing price-control mandates on internet service to benefit low-income Americans.\n\nNew York was the first to get a mandate in statute, prompting others, including _Massachusetts_, _Vermont_ and Minnesota to pursue similar legislation. These bills have _received pushback_ from internet service providers.\n\nWhile the California Public Utilities Commission has argued CAHIA could save Californians _$1 billion annually_, ISPs say that, without federal subsidies like those provided by the ACP, the reduction in service fees will be unfeasible for business.\n\nIn an _online summit Monday_,****_Otsego Electric Cooperative_ CEO**Tim Johnson** said that New York’s $15-a-month threshold “is far below our costs of operation, not even 50% of our costs, actually.”\n\nISPs _appealed to the Supreme Court_ in February after New York’s law was passed, but were denied a hearing.",
  "title": "California Assembly Passes $15-a-Month Internet Bill",
  "updatedAt": "2026-03-11T03:28:31.495Z"
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