Missouri Lawmakers Pass Broadband Grant Program
Missouri would establish a broadband grant program under HB-1872, passed last week. The House voted 93-37 Friday to concur with Senate amendments, after the Senate voted 31-1 the day before. The Missouri Department of Economic Development would run the program…
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that would provide grants for middle-mile and last-mile infrastructure to support 25/3 Mbps in unserved and underserved areas, said a summary. The bill, with a three-year sunset, wouldn't allow grants to areas funded by the FCC Connect America Fund, federal USF or other federal money not requiring state matching funds, or to retail users with 25/3 Mbps broadband.