How States Ensure Broadband Funds Go Where They’re Most Needed

Four states’ approaches to identifying and serving areas that lack high-speed internet access

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How States Ensure Broadband Funds Go Where They’re Most Needed

On March 23, 2023, The Pew Charitable Trusts sent a memo to state broadband offices that are participating in Pew’s broadband education and training initiative, detailing the diverse strategies that California, Iowa, Michigan, and North Carolina have employed to direct grant funding to priority areas—communities that have a substantial unmet need for investment in broadband infrastructure.

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Topics: Infrastructure & U.S. State Policy
Experts: Kathryn de Wit
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As unprecedented broadband funding flows to states as part of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and the American Rescue Plan Act, delivering high-speed internet access to all Americans has never been more achievable. But the opportunity before state leaders comes with significant challenges. Policymakers must establish or expand broadband programs, train staff, and navigate local priorities, all while adhering to federal requirements.

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