Missouri puts a priority on broadband expansion with new funding
MISSOURI (KOAM) - Missouri has been allocated over $1.7 billion through the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) program.
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MISSOURI (KOAM) - Missouri has been allocated over $1.7 billion through the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) program.
The U.S. Department of Commerce announced the funding amounts under the federal infrastructure law passed by Congress in 2021.
The federal government is investing $1.7 billion to expand broadband internet in Missouri.
Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear and Republican U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell hailed a White House announcement Monday that Kentucky will receive almost $1.1 billion to expand broadband internet access.
Governor Laura Kelly announced Monday that Kansas will receive $451.7 million to support broadband infrastructure and ensure access to high-speed internet across the state.