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County pursues federal broadband programs and authorizes application for $250,000 seasonal flight grant
Summary
Baraga Telephone described federal broadband programs and a goal to bring fiber to every home by 2028–2030; the board authorized Airport Manager Dennis Hext to submit a $250,000 grant application to fund a third seasonal flight during summer 2025 to support essential air service efforts.
Houghton — Commissioners heard a briefing on federal broadband programs and authorized an airport funding application at their June 18 meeting.
Koray Inal, vice president of Baraga Telephone, told the board the company is working under two current federal funding programs (RDOF and ACAM) and expects the BEAD program to follow; he said more than 300 homes…
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