When people, legislators in particular, realized the need for internet access, the American Rescue Plan Act was passed, which allowed the federal government to give each state money to build the infrastructure they deem necessary, said Mike Sanders,
The COVID-19 stimulus bill included discounts for broadband service. Oklahoma State University agricultural economics professor Brian Whitacre is helping to spread the word.
Researchers have determined some broadband policies instituted by states have been successful in expanding needed access while others not only failed to help, they have been detrimental.
