CT Libraries Lose $20 Million as Trump Cuts Digital Equity Programs

CT libraries lose $20 million as Trump cuts digital equity programs

(Beatrice Lovato / WSHU )In May, President Donald Trump announced on social media that he was ending the Digital Equity Act, a federal program created under President Biden to help underserved communities improve their digital skills.Connecticut was supposed to receive over $20 million from this program to fund digital skills training, improve access to internet-connected devices, and create resources for veterans, seniors, low-income families, …

Attleboro area librarians say Trump administration cuts will reduce database offerings for patrons

Locally and statewide research database offerings will be significantly reduced beginning July 1 in response to the Trump administration’s elimination of the Institute of Museum and Library Services.