Bipartisan Rural Internet Improvement Act Reintroduced
- On February 13, 2023
On January 30, U.S. Senators John Thune (R-SD), Ben Ray Lujan (D-NM), Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Deb Fischer (R-NE) reintroduced the Rural Internet Improvement Act. This bipartisan legislation, supported by ASTA and other agricultural associations, is intended to streamline and bolster USDA Rural Development broadband programs and ensure that their funding is being targeted to rural areas that need it the most. For more information, read the press release here, which includes a quote from ASTA President & CEO Andy LaVigne.
