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Missouri aims to move rural broadband money into construction; $1.7 billion in federal authority appears in FY26 book
Summary
The Department of Economic Development told legislators a multi‑round broadband grants program funded by federal infrastructure dollars is open for applications; DED said it expects to spend down large federal allocations but timing and reimbursements mean authority may carry across fiscal years.
The Missouri Department of Economic Development told the House Budget Committee that federal broadband grants administered through the department will support a statewide buildout focused on unserved and underserved rural areas.
Deputy and program staff said the FY26 budget book contains appropriation authority that reflects the department’s expected federal infrastructure act funding for…
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