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JFAC approves library broadband and digital access grants, adopts restrictions on DEI spending
Summary
After debate and a failed substitute motion, the committee approved broadband reimbursements and a $1.23 million federal grant request for digital access, reappropriated ARPA funds for library telehealth projects, and adopted language restricting use of state funds for diversity/equity/inclusion activities.
The Joint Finance‑Appropriations Committee approved funding and several pieces of policy language affecting the Idaho Commission for Libraries after extended debate.
Funding: The committee approved a motion to provide $42,300 from the general fund for broadband reimbursement to eligible libraries and $1,231,000 in one‑time federal funds for the ‘‘Digital Access for All Idahoans’’ grant program (committee motion text and roll call reflect the final numbers). A substitute motion that would have provided $2,582,300 (including $2.5 million for digital access grants) failed on roll call (total 9 ayes, 11 nays). The successful original…
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