Meredith Hackler joined WRTV as a Multi-Media Journalist and Reporter in February of 2022.
INDIANAPOLIS – Dollie Ross is an Indianapolis resident who lives in a 55 and older community. She is on a fixed income and is always looking to save money where she can. She says that internet service is essential to her daily life.
"I am just so disappointed,” Ross said. “Now my bill is going to go right back up to the 100 dollars again.” AARP has been urging congress to continue funding the program. According to a survey earlier this year, nearly 4 in 5 older adults say they want Congress to continue to appropriate money for the program. They say many people may have to go without internet if not.
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