On April 2, 2020, the FCC adopted a new telehealth program. This is a $200 million program that will provide immediate support to healthcare providers and patients across the country in direct response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. This Telehealth …
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RUS Responses to COVID-19
In order to help to help rural residents, businesses, and communities affected by the COVID-19 outbreak, the USDA Rural Development office has taken a number of steps. Rural Development will keep customers, partners, and stakeholders updated as more actions are …
Cooperatives May Qualify for Benefits Under CARES Act
by AHC Attorney, Mary B. Luong
On March 27, 2020, the President signed into law the Coronavirus, Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES ACT). The CARES Act provided an economic stimulus package of $349 billion dollars for Paycheck Protection …
First Electric Cooperative Files Broadband Documents with Georgia PSC
In some rural areas, including in Georgia, residents and businesses lack quality internet access. As technology continues to develop, it is becoming increasingly needed by people. Lack of access to high–speed internet in a …