Many cities have a disproportionate number of poor people. Thanks to devolution, local governments are implementing and managing federal mandates, such as welfare reform.
Many cities have a disproportionate number of poor people.
FCC Chairman William Kennard predicted chaos and stymied growth for the Internet if local authorities were allowed to regulate broadband services. Explain why or why not. And local governments can lead the way in creating private-sector and nonprofit partnerships to support the availability and use of information technology in poor or underserved areas. There also are institutional policies that can promote access to digital technology, encourage its use and demonstrate the benefits and advantages it offers. An example is the provision of voice-mail service for the homeless, so that prospective employers may reach them to schedule interviews or extend job offers.