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Getty Images/iStockphoto As policymakers at all levels of government turn their attention to expanding broadband access, a number of state successes could inform their efforts. Chief among these is Minnesota: The state has long been praised for its robust, multifaceted approach to broadband expansion, which includes the Governor’s Broadband Task Force, a diverse group of constituents charged with representing the interests of their communities. Task force member Bernadine Joselyn is director of public policy and engagement for the Blandin Foundation, based in Grand Rapids, Minnesota, which...

Boston Red Sox first baseman Bill Buckner’s game ending error in the 10th inning of game 6 of the 1986 World Series was on an easy ground ball that went between his legs. Today, Hampton Roads is literally seeing billions of dollars in economic development go between its legs to Richmond.

Podcast – The Divide: How US counties are confronting connectivity needs 2/18/2021 On this episode of The Divide, we hear from Judge JD Clark of Wise County, Texas and Councilmember Craig Rice of Montgomery County, Maryland – co-chairs of the National Association of Counties (NACo) Broadband Task Force. The task force, formed in October 2020, is a coalition of nearly three dozen county government officials from across the US studying the country's digital divide and the challenges facing underserved communities. We discuss what the task force hopes to achieve, why FCC mapping ne...

2021 NACo Policy Priorities Jan. 19, 2021 Document Download PDF Counties play an instrumental role in the overall public administration and governance of federal, state and local policies, programs and services. America’s 3,069 county governments provide essential building blocks for healthy, safe and vibrant communities. Counties invest nearly $600 billion each year in taxpayer resources, through the leadership of nearly 40,000 county elected officials and 3.6 million county employees. Counties support and maintain key public and community infrastructure, help nurture and sus...