SAN FRANCISCO, California, June 8 -- The California Public Utilities Commission issued the following news release on June 7, 2024: The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) today announced the first round of recommended awardees for last mile broadband projects as part of the $2 billion Last Mile Federal Funding Account Grant Program. This program aims to expand internet access for underserved and unserved communities across California. Today's announcement kicks off a rolling process t  more