Preliminary Approval Given to Vermont Broadband Internet Bill

Broadband internet service could soon be coming to every city and town in Vermont.

According to WCAX, the VT House of Representatives gave preliminary approval to a bill on Tuesday, which plans to spend $150 million in federal aid to provide broadband access statewide. The House stated that it would create a public authority to help fund and design “last mile” high-speed broadband projects.

Following Tuesday’s preliminary approval, Democratic House Speaker Jill Krowinski reported that the bill will put coordination and financial tools in place in an effort to advance the goal of achieving “universal access to reliable, high-quality, affordable broadband.”