Stories tagged: "rural broadband"
Opinion
Opinion Op-Ed: Rural Communities Need Support to Keep Wisconsin Strong
Kriss Marion
July 26, 2021 8:45 am CDT
Kriss Marion, a small-business owner and Lafayette County supervisor, writes in support of rural communities.
Politics
Politics ‘So Disappointing’: Advocates Hope for Justice Reform, School Funding, and More Broadband Expansion After State Budget Falls Short
Julian Emerson
Jonathon Sadowski
July 14, 2021 1:34 pm CDT
Justice reform, school funding, and broadband expansion are still in need of action, advocates say.
Infrastructure
Infrastructure ‘I Don’t Want to Move’: How Wisconsin’s Broadband Gaps Hurt Rural Communities
Julian Emerson
June 16, 2021 5:08 pm CDT
Almost 400,000 state residents lack high-speed broadband in a time when all aspects of society are becoming more dependent on it.
Infrastructure
Infrastructure Evers Adds $100 Million in Federal Funds to Expand Broadband in Wisconsin
Pat Kreitlow
May 18, 2021 3:19 pm CDT
Stimulus funding could join another $200 million from the state if the Legislature approves governor’s budget request for high-speed internet.
Infrastructure
Infrastructure SpaceX Launches Satellite Broadband Service In Rural Eau Claire County
Julian Emerson
May 13, 2021 5:29 pm CDT
If successful in its pilot program, SpaceX’s Starlink internet could play an important role in expanding broadband access in rural Wisconsin, Evers says.
