Bill > SB00030

This bill proposes to appropriate a specific amount of money (the exact dollar amount is not specified in the provided text) from the General Fund to the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026. The purpose of this funding is to enhance high-speed broadband Internet access in rural communities. By allocating these funds, the bill aims to address connectivity challenges in rural areas, where residents often have limited access to reliable, high-speed internet and cellular telephone services. The goal is to improve the quality of digital infrastructure in these regions, which can have significant implications for economic development, education, healthcare, and overall quality of life for rural residents.

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