Missouri’s electric cooperatives urged lawmakers to increase funding for broadband as they continue to expand access for rural communities.
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Missouri ranked No. 32 in broadband access compared to the rest of the country, according to Tim Arbeiter, director of broadband development.
Rep. Louis Riggs is spending the interim leading a new interim committee to tackle broadband issues across the state.
“America’s farmers and ranchers embrace technology that allows their farming businesses to be more efficient, economical, and environmentally responsible.”
Gov. Mike Parson outlined his agriculture policy goals for the year Thursday, focusing on technology and increasing energy demands.
"For Missouri rural hospitals, thanks to a perfect storm of recent reforms at both the state and federal level, help is seemingly on the way."
More than $346 million was earmarked to expand Missouri’s rural broadband infrastructure, the FCC announced Monday.
Today, Governor Mike Parson announced 11 broadband projects will receive $846,407 through round two of the state’s Emergency Broadband Investment Program.