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While some senators raised concerns, the majority said the new office would be able to quickly distribute an estimated $400 million to expand access to broadband across Nebraska.
LINCOLN — The Nebraska Legislature gave first-round approval Friday to a measure that would shift authority of up to $400 million in federal broadband funds to the executive branch. Legislators
In a press release sent out Saturday, Mayor Leirion Gaylor Baird demanded State Senator Suzanne Geist reject what she dubbed lies being spread by Together Nebraska.
Senators are weighing who at the state level should direct up to $400 million in new federal grant funds set aside for broadband expansion.
The proposed Nebraska Broadband Office ran into opposition from senators who were skeptical of putting the program under the control of the governor's office.