Senator Baldwin Pushing for Better Connectivity in Wisconsin

Friday, July 9th, 2021 -- 10:01 AM

(WBAY) Wisconsin Senator Tammy Baldwin met with local leaders Thursday about expanding access to broadband internet.

The senator is pushing for legislation in Congress that would help bring high-speed broadband to more areas. A bipartisan plan in the Senate would put $65 billion toward expanding coverage across the country.

She cited federal data showing almost 14 percent of Wisconsinites live in areas where there is no broadband infrastructure that provides even minimally acceptable speeds.

She said that affects educational opportunities, access to health care providers and telehealth, and businesses that want to reach customers. Senators are expected to take up the legislation when they return to Washington next week.

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