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Feds clear Va. to use $1.48 billion to extend broadband to unserved parts of state

The article from Richmond.com discusses Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin's efforts to expand broadband access across the state, leveraging federal funds from the Biden administration's infrastructure bill. Despite political differences, Youngkin has embraced the $1.48 billion allocated to Virginia through the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) program, part of a larger $42.45 billion national initiative. The article highlights the bipartisan support for improving internet access, with Youngkin emphasizing the importance of broadband for education, telehealth, and economic development. It also notes the challenges in rural areas where internet service is often inadequate or non-existent. The piece includes comments from local officials and residents about the transformative potential of better internet connectivity, and it outlines the state's plan to distribute the funds effectively to ensure all Virginians have access to high-speed internet.

Read the Full Richmond Article at:
[ https://richmond.com/news/state-regional/government-politics/virginia-broadband-glenn-youngkin-joe-biden-infrastructure/article_df3d6fb4-c148-11ef-81d1-a385b1cec8e8.html ]