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Advocates press committee to require free broadband in public housing
Summary
Supporters of H101 told the Advanced IT committee that broadband access is essential to education, health and work and urged lawmakers to require free, reliable internet service in subsidized housing; witness testimony included cost estimates and pilot results.
The committee heard testimony in support of House Bill 101, which would require free broadband internet access in public housing and classify broadband as a basic part of a "decent, safe and sanitary" dwelling.
Pamela Goodwin, who testified for public housing broadband advocacy groups, said that high‑speed internet is "no longer a luxury" and described how residents without reliable service face obstacles applying for jobs, accessing telehealth and completing schoolwork. Steven Larrick, digital manager for the Metropolitan Area Planning…
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