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Will County committee unanimously backs broadband equity language for federal agenda
Summary
The Legislative Committee voted unanimously to include a broadband equity ask in its draft federal legislative agenda, citing the digital divide’s effects on students, telehealth and rural residents and noting past ARPA dollars were not directed to broadband projects.
Committee members voted unanimously to include broadband equity language in the draft federal legislative agenda. Supporters said reliable internet is no longer a luxury but a basic utility necessary for students, telehealth, remote work and rural participation in the economy.
One member noted that although Will County previously received ARPA funds, the county did not allocate those federal dollars toward broadband projects; the speaker said that omission should inform future federal and county priorities.
The committee did not identify specific grant programs or funding levels at the meeting; staff will incorporate the item into the committee’s redline/greenline packet for board review.
