E-rate cuts and hardware upgrades
Grand Rapids Public LibraryMichigan- Detected
- Sep 29, 2026
- 45 days ago
- Sector
- Information Technology
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From the meeting
Adcock said the Library could absorb proposed federal E-rate funding cuts, but Vander Heide noted that losing the E-rate credits could impact funds for needed hardware upgrades. Woolsey said public comments on the federal rulemaking close October 13, responses are due November 12, and then the FCC will act. The item was a budget and funding risk discussion, not a procurement approval.
- Meeting date
- September 29, 2026
- Agency
- Grand Rapids Public Library
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