6 MARCH 15, 2023 SSI recipients eligible for Internet service aid Any household with an individual receiving Supplemental Security Income is eligible to receive discounted Internet service through the Affordable Connectivity Program recently launched by the Federal Communications Commission. Social Security does not count Afford- able Connectivity Program assistance as income or a resource for SSI purposes. The program provides a discount of up to $30 per month toward Internet service for eligible households and $75 per month for house- holds on qualifying Tribal lands. Eligible households also can receive a one-time discount of up to $100 toward purchasing a laptop, desktop computer or tablet from participating providers. To enroll in the Connectivity Program, go to www.fcc.gov/asp for more information. þ Smoke Signals Police vehicles currently have at least 114,000 miles on them COUNCIL continued from front page The $219,295 Public Safety and Community Policing grant is de- signed to expand the implemen- tation of community policing and meet the most serious needs of law enforcement in Indian Country. The funding can be used for hiring ofocers, as well as basic equipment, technology and training.