New Jersey municipalities can access federal broadband improvement funds by mapping underserved areas and applying for resources. At the 2024 League of Municipalities Conference, experts emphasized the importance of local input in the funding process. Communities must ensure accurate maps to secure funding by the 12/31/24 deadline, focusing on digital equity and accessibility.

New Jersey municipalities can access federal broadband improvement funds by mapping underserved areas and applying for resources. At the 2024 League of Municipalities Conference, experts emphasized the importance of local input in the funding process. Communities must ensure accurate maps to secure funding by the 12/31/24 deadline, focusing on digital equity and accessibility.

by Dave Garb, Legislative Committee Chair

Because of its importance, I am going to bring up an article that we commented on last month. It is about the FCC’s Docket No. 05-231 *Closed Captioning of Video Programming Telecommunications for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, Inc. Petition for Rulemaking*.

by Dave Garb, Legislative Committee Chair

Because of its importance, I am going to bring up an article that we commented on last month. It is about the FCC’s Docket No. 05-231 *Closed Captioning of Video Programming Telecommunications for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, Inc. Petition for Rulemaking*.

by Dave Garb, Legislative Committee Chair

As the summer slowly winds down, movement in the Capitol is in full swing and the Legislative Committee is working hard to stay on top of the latest developments.

by Dave Garb, Legislative Committee Chair

Happy Summer Everyone!  Even with the heat blazing this time of year, action is still happening on the issues that could affect our local channels and their operations. We need to stay aware of this legislative news and how they impact our operations.

To start off with, let’s go back to May 2024 and revisit the annual conference hosted by the Jersey Access Group. During the legislative sessions, two interesting topics sparked the interest of the participants.

by Dave Garb, Legislative Committee Chair

For this month’s newsletter, we will continue the discussion about current federal actions that have been enacted which will have an effect on how local governments provide information on the internet for those with disabilities. We will also explore the latest law that reforms New Jersey’s Open Public Records Act—something that has been long overdue.

by Dave Garb, Legislative Committee Chair

A lot of decisions have happened in our nation’s capital this past month. Here is a brief rundown of a few of the current actions that will have an effect on local governments, as well as decision that will change internet policies and protect consumers:

by Dave Garb, Legislative Committee Chair

On Thursday May 16, JAG ( Jersey Access Group) will be hosting our yearly conference (jagconference.com) at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Edison, New Jersey. This event brings together many facets of the community media world, including access television stations, municipal and elected officials, advocates/supporters of community media and telecommunication issues and services.