North Carolina House Republicans touted more than $150 million allocated to provide high-speed broadband access to the state’s communities. | Stock Photo
North Carolina House Republicans touted more than $150 million allocated to provide high-speed broadband access to the state’s communities. | Stock Photo
Legislation supported by North Carolina House Republicans has led to a $150 million investment in high-speed broadband internet as virtual learning and assistance become more commonplace during the COVID-19 pandemic, the House Republicans said on Aug. 5.
The Growing G.R.E.A.T. Act, will put $150 million into high-speed internet for the next decade, House Republicans said in their news release. It will also reduce money fears that could potentially threaten broadband internet improvement, as well as takes away restrictions, making it easier for electric companies to join forces and provide services to rural areas.
The legislation, along with other policy measures in the House and State Senate would guarantee broadband expansion money isn’t impacted by a budget deficit, as well as make sure schools have what they need to offer virtual education respectively.
“The COVID-19 pandemic has made our needs for broadband internet in rural areas even more clear. Students need a good internet connection in their homes to stay on track in their school work and be present in online classrooms,” Rep. Chris Humphrey (R-Lenoir), who co-sponsored the act, said in the news release.
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