California Assembly Passes Broadband Affordability Bill

The California Assembly approved a bill 52-17 on Wednesday requiring ISPs to offer an affordable broadband plan for low-income households (see 2505010040). Assemblymember Tasha Boerner (D) introduced AB-353 earlier this year. "This is not an urban versus rural issue or a Republican versus Democrat issue," she said. "I want to get something fair and reasonable that helps those who need it most."