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Digital-access library grant draws partisan debate; committee fails to approve $2.5 million federal grant
Summary
A JFAC vote on a $2.5 million federal "Digital Access for All Idahoans" library grant drew extended debate about diversity, equity and inclusion language and ultimately failed in committee after closely split votes on substitute and original motions.
A proposed $2.5 million federal grant for a "Digital Access for All Idahoans" program and related enhancements prompted extended debate on March 7, and committee members ultimately failed to approve the funding.
Brooke Dupree, a budget and policy analyst with the Legislative Services Office, presented the Idaho Commission for Libraries budget, which included a $2,500,000 enhancement for a digital-access grant and two smaller enhancements for broadband reimbursement and federal subgrants. Senator Cook initially moved the larger package, which combined $2,540,000 in federal funds…
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