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New York Assembly Panel Clears Broadband Data Bill

A New York state bill seeking a broadband availability study cleared the Assembly Corporations, Authorities and Commissions Committee Monday. A-6679 is “very important in light of COVID and so many children having to learn online,” said Chair Amy Paulin (D)…

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at the livestreamed virtual hearing. It would direct the Public Service Commission ask the public rather than rely completely on FCC availability data submitted by companies, she said. The panel sent the bill to the Rules Committee. A similar measure (S-5696) awaits full Senate action.