Category: Broadband
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May 4, 2021 - Gov. Little’s push for more broadband investment now law
Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little recently signed Senate Bill 1199 into law, directing $45 million toward new investments in internet connectivity for underserved areas to improve commerce, economic growth, and education, on top of close to $50 million made available for broadband investments last year. The investment supports more remote healthcare access and improved […]
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August 28, 2020 - Nearly $50 million awarded for broadband projects to support remote learning, economic development
Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little announced today the Idaho Department of Commerce awarded $48.9 million in federal coronavirus relief funds for 102 projects across Idaho that support improved broadband infrastructure, equipment, and services. The grants help fund broadband connectivity for more than 43,000 underserved households, the majority of which are in rural communities of […]
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November 22, 2019 - Governor Little accepts Idaho Broadband Task Force recommendations
Boise, Idaho – The Idaho Broadband Task Force that Governor Brad Little assembled earlier this year has completed and submitted its recommendations and full report to improve broadband connectivity for communities and businesses across Idaho. Governor Little signed an executive order in May establishing the task force. He directed the group to develop a plan […]
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May 23, 2019 - Governor Little launches effort to improve Idaho’s broadband infrastructure statewide
Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little signed his latest executive order today, establishing the Idaho Broadband Task Force to improve connectivity and broadband infrastructure across Idaho. “In a data-driven society, connectivity is imperative for a vital economy,” Governor Little said. “Improved broadband infrastructure ensures both urban and rural Idaho will be connected and well-positioned to […]