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Boosting Broadband: Access, Performance, Improvements, and Funding
This document expands on that report, by looking at three years of data, examining internet connection speed, and WPS student …Read More "Boosting Broadband: Access, Performance, Improvements, and Funding"
36th Annual Meeting – January 27, 2022
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The Worcester Regional Research Bureau serves the public interest of Greater Worcester by conducting independent, non-partisan research and analysis of public policy issues to promote informed public debate and decision-making. For thirty years, The Research Bureau has worked to protect the public interest in Greater Worcester by identifying issues, investigating impacts, and educating the public and government officials of opportunities and best practices.
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