Idaho libraries seek ongoing state authority to continue federal digital-access program

Jan 22, 2025

At a Joint Finance and Appropriations Committee hearing, the Idaho Commission for Libraries described federal grants and a new Digital Access for All Idahoans program and asked lawmakers for ongoing spending authority and modest broadband reimbursements while answering questions about summer reading materials.

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The Idaho Commission for Libraries told the Joint Finance and Appropriations Committee it is seeking ongoing state spending authority to continue implementing a federal digital-access program and to reimburse libraries for certain broadband costs.

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