Governor Evers Urges Republicans to Approve Investments in Broadband

Thursday, June 19th, 2025 -- 11:01 AM

(Wisconsin Radio Network) Governor Tony Evers urges Republicans in the legislature to approve investments in broadband.

According to the Wisconsin Radio Network, the Democratic governor requested $400 million in his executive budget for the Broadband Expansion Grant program to provide or improve broadband internet in underserved areas.

The governor’s request comes as the current administration has made sweeping changes to the federal Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment Program.

Evers’ office says that will further delay bringing affordable, high-speed internet to more Wisconsin homes and businesses. The Public Service Commission of Wisconsin estimates that 39 percent of Wisconsinites lack access to affordable internet.

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