A key state lawmaker wants internet companies applying for state grants to show where they currently provide internet service in the Show-Me State. Governor Mike Parson unveiled a $400-million proposal to increase broadband during his January State of the State address. Parson’s plan also includes $30-million to build and upgrade cell towers. House Special Committee …
Missouri governor’s broadband proposal attracts bipartisan support
There is bipartisan support for Missouri Governor Mike Parson’s $400-million proposal to increase broadband. The governor tells lawmakers that it’s the largest single investment in state history. “This investment will increase access across Missouri for rural areas, but also urban areas that are under-served. With this plan, we will connect 75,000 households with high-speed broadband,” …