Gov. Whitmer Directs Mich. Agencies to Plan for Broadband Cash
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D) directed state government bodies to collaborate with the legislature to prepare for the federal infrastructure law’s broadband funding, her office said Monday. The executive directive asked agencies to put Michigan workers and businesses first, apply…
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dig-once policies, prioritize areas with the slowest speeds, develop a digital equity plan and work with local service providers to map internet coverage. “We are getting ready to deliver critical resources to communities across Michigan to help them enhance internet access and get their residents connected,” Whitmer said. “The new infrastructure bill’s funding will build on work we have already done in this space and help us usher in a new era of prosperity for our state.” Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist (D) earlier told us the minimum $100 million for Michigan from the infrastructure law could be “transformational” as states plan for a key role in NTIA’s $42.5 billion Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment program (see 2111240021).