Broadband committee clarifies emergency policy, discusses possible $25M appropriation for broadband program
The Broadband Committee recommended clarifications to the Broadband Emergency Policy (loan/grant splits and a broadband-specific catastrophic definition) and discussed options for a possible separate $25 million appropriation to the broadband program; the policy amendment passed and staff will continue exploring capital sources and timing with the State Broadband Office.
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The board's Broadband Committee reported Sept. 4 that staff had drafted an amendment to the Broadband Emergency Policy to clarify what applicants and recipients should expect for loan/grant splits in broadband emergency awards and to create a broadband-specific definition of catastrophic conditions.
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