Broadband internet
Kentucky seeking input on efforts to expand broadband
Jun. 28, 2021 04:00 AM EDT
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky is seeking input from broadband providers in the next phase of an effort to expand internet access, Gov. Andy Beshear said.
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Louisiana steers federal money to infrastructure upgrades
By Melinda Deslatte Jun. 15, 2021 05:11 PM EDT
Santee Cooper is ready to offer broadband on its extra lines
May. 29, 2021 12:09 PM EDT
MONCKS CORNER, S.C. (AP) — Santee Cooper is taking applications from companies that want to use its extra fiber and transmission lines to bring broadband...
$750M in virus aid for NC broadband expansion OK'd by House
May. 26, 2021 06:27 PM EDT
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — The North Carolina House unanimously approved legislation on Wednesday that aims to spend $750 million in federal coronavirus relief funds...

Broadband, education atop Cooper's $5.7B virus aid proposals
By Gary D. Robertson May. 19, 2021 04:34 AM EDT
DeWine signs bill on grant program to help expand broadband
May. 17, 2021 04:53 PM EDT
MIDDLETOWN, Ohio (AP) — Gov. Mike DeWine signed legislation Monday creating a grant program meant to help expand broadband access in underserved and rural...
New Mexico to fund blimp broadband study for rural internet
By Cedar Attanasio Apr. 27, 2021 04:45 PM EDT
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — New Mexico is finalizing a $3.2 million contract to a dirigible manufacturer to study the viability of distributing high-speed internet...
Maine gov: Expanding high-speed internet critical for state
Apr. 27, 2021 11:44 AM EDT
AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) — Maine's governor told a legislative committee on Tuesday that the creation of a new connectivity authority would help bring affordable...
Dane County forms task force to expand internet access
Apr. 24, 2021 09:59 AM EDT
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Officials in Dane County have created a task force to explore how to expand internet access for rural residents.
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Editorial Roundup: Tennessee
By The Associated Press Apr. 21, 2021 03:39 PM EDT
Recent editorials from Tennessee newspapers:
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April 20
The Johnson City Press on continuing...

Whitmer vetoes GOP broadband bill: Too costly and too slow
By Anna Liz Nichols Apr. 14, 2021 06:31 PM EDT
New Mexico leads US Southwest in broadband needs
By Susan Montoya Bryan Apr. 12, 2021 04:13 PM EDT
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — New Mexico has the highest percentage of residents in the U.S. Southwest without adequate broadband internet service, a problem...
Vermont governor outlines spending for $1B in COVID relief
Apr. 07, 2021 02:14 PM EDT
MONTPELIER, Vt. (AP) — Vermont Gov. Phil Scott wants the state to use some of the more than $1 billion in federal COVID-19 assistance money to help improve...
Michigan House passes bill to improve rural internet access
By Anna Liz Nichols Mar. 25, 2021 04:39 PM EDT
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — The Michigan House on Thursday approved a bill to encourage internet companies to provide broadband access to underserved areas after the...

New Mexico legislative session reshapes education spending
By Cedar Attanasio Mar. 19, 2021 04:03 PM EDT
Editorial Roundup: Florida
By The Associated Press Mar. 17, 2021 05:41 PM EDT
Recent editorials from Florida newspapers:
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March 16
The South Florida Sun Sentinel on major...

New Mexico Legislature seeks reforms to spur internet access
By Cedar Attanasio Mar. 03, 2021 03:40 PM EST

$200M broadband push ahead, Tennessee mulls new coverage map
By Jonathan Mattise Feb. 24, 2021 02:06 PM EST