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Rural infrastructure improvements get $773 million boost

Projects will provide high-speed internet, clean water, modern infrastructure and a range of support to rural communities, agricultural producers and small businesses

Miles Smith

Feds to spend $5 billion on semiconductor research, production

Plan includes investing hundreds of millions to create a workforce center that will have a presence in several U.S. regions

Karn Dhingra

Alabama allocates $188 million to build out broadband infrastructure

Funds come from Alabama’s share of the federal 2021 American Rescue Plan Act

Government Market News Staff

North Carolina to receive $82 million to expand broadband access

Overall, state will receive about $3 billion in federal funds to connect all residents to affordable, reliable high-speed internet service

Adam Rollins

South Carolina invests $112 million in rural broadband expansion

Competitive grant program will help bring reliable, high-quality internet to rural areas that lack adequate broadband access and service

Amy Denney

Louisiana first state to have high-speed internet plan approved for BEAD grants

National Telecommunications and Information Administration is overseeing distribution of $42.45 billion from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to all 50 states, Washington, D.C, and five territories to deliver high-speed internet

Amy Denney

Wisconsin advances broadband connectivity with $140 million investment

Funds will help entities in the state construct or improve community buildings for internet access, purchase and install broadband equipment, and loan out Wi-Fi-enabled devices to those without access

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