Infrastructure Investment Jobs Act Task Force Will Optimize Competitive Federal FundsPHOENIX Arizona launched an effort today to ensure the state continues to efficiently and effectively use federal infrastructure funds.The Infrastructure Investment Jobs Act Task Force will strategically align Arizona’s priorities and investments with competitive federal funding opportunities.
Plus, the Colorado Broadband Office is planning to connect more than 99 percent of households in the state, Arizona is investing $68.1 million in connectivity, and lawmakers ask the FCC to translate broadband labels.
Governor Ducey, ADOT, ACA, SCN Announce $68.1 Million Investment In The ‘State Led Corridor’PHOENIX Governor Doug Ducey today announced the next step in the state’s efforts for all Arizonans to receive fast, affordable and reliable high-speed internet: an investment of $68.1 million to expand broadband connectivity along Interstate 40 West from Flagstaff to the California border.
Gov. Ducey works to expand broadband in rural Arizona (Source: Vlada Karpovich) By Shelby Trahan | January 22, 2021 at 9:26 AM MST - Updated January 22 at 9:26 AM
TUCSON, Ariz. (KOLD News 13) - Governor Doug Ducey is urging the Legislature to strongly support his proposal to invest more than $40 million in a dramatic expansion of broadband in rural Arizona.
âReliable, high-speed internet is crucial for health care, public safety, education and economic development,â Gov. Ducey said.
According to a news release, Duceyâs broadband proposal is a central element of the state spending plan announced on Jan. 15. It includes investing $33.1 million to install broadband conduit and fiber from Flagstaff to the California border along I-40.