Lifeline broadband proposal gets mixed response from state and local leaders.

The article reports that proposal to realign the Lifeline service program for providing low-cost broadband service given by the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is facing objections state and local government officials of the U.S. Topics discussed include forceful adoption of broadband service by lower-income families; FCC that proposed to continue offering the service monthly with subsidy; and joining of telecommunication firm CenturyLink in ConnectHome initiative for poor people.