Study: State's broadband investment will help address 'digital divide,' 'pay for itself'
Those with internet have better earning potential, ILEPI, UI study suggests
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Those with internet have better earning potential, ILEPI, UI study suggests
The state's plan will boost workers’ wages and help bridge rural-urban and racial divides in online access, a recent study finds.
By JERRY NOWICKI Capitol News Illinois jnowicki@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD – A $400 million investment in broadband...
The report from a 36-member panel says Illinois could be a national leader if it encourages creation of jobs with pay and benefits that can help workers support families.
A $400 million investment in broadband internet infrastructure approved by Illinois lawmakers in 2019 could pay for itself by added tax revenues alone within four years of completion of construction, according to a new study.