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Unprecedented federal investment from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act will soon land in state broadband offices. Maryland, Maine and Utah share their plans for putting those resources to use.<br/>

U.S. Department of Agriculture has announced the Department is extending the application deadline for funding to expand access to high-speed internet for millions of rural Americans nationwide.

USDA Extends Application Deadline for ReConnect Program

USDA Extends Application Deadline for ReConnect Program

Press release from the USDA:

U.S. beef exports greatly exceed previous volume and value records in 2021, and a group of Ag-state lawmakers introduce Connect Unserved Americans Act.

U.S. beef exports greatly exceeded previous volume and value records in 2021, surpassing $10 billion for the first time. Lawmakers have introduced the Connect Unserved Americans Act.

Billions of dollars are coming into Washington state to improve rural broadband as nearly one in 10 Washingtonians do not have access to reliable internet.

Bipartisan Legislation to Increase Access to Rural Broadband

Bipartisan Legislation to Increase Access to Rural Broadband