$53 million will be awarded to 10 internet service providers in Arkansas to extend high-speed internet in eight underserved counties throughout the state.
The Legislature s Joint Budget Committee on Thursday approved the state Department of Commerce s request to use $53.3 million in federal American Rescue Plan funds for eight broadband grant projects and $2 million for broadband administrative expenses.
On Thursday, the Arkansas State Legislature's Joint Budget Committee approved the state Department of Commerce's request to use $53.3 million in federal
The Legislature s Joint Budget Committee has approved the state Department of Commerce s funding request for broadband projects in Ashley, Baxter, Chicot, Clark, Columbia, Hot Spring, Logan and Lonoke counties.