Proposed BOOST Act aiming to increase broadband access
Large areas of Thumb would be eligible to take part
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A map of areas in Michigan s Lower Peninsula where residents will be eligible to receive a tax credit under the BOOST Act. (Photo provided/ David Russell)
With many efforts already in progress to increase broadband connectivity in rural Michigan, another plan is in the works from one of the state’s congressmen.
U.S. Rep. John Moolenaar, who represents Michigan’s 4th Congressional district which covers parts of 15 counties in the central and northern regions of the Lower Peninsula, recently announced the Broadening Online Opportunities through Simple Technologies Act, which would help homeowners cover the cost of connecting online.
EDC hopes to expand Huron County broadband access
Gathering data for implementing broadband coverage in county
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HURON COUNTY County officials are taking the early steps toward potentially expanding broadband availability in Huron County.
The Huron County Economic Development Corporation has announced a new Huron County Broadband Committee has been formed to help assess the internet access needs of county residents.
“The Huron County EDC is constantly working on ways to improve communities and business climate in the county,” said Carl Osentoski, the executive director of the Huron County EDC, in a statement. “Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we have seen areas that could be improved on in our broadband internet in the county. Everyone is impacted by this, education, agriculture, small businesses, the list goes on.”