Montana Democratic Party: The Governor Had $300 Million to Expand High Speed Internet - He Gave Most to a Corporate Telecom Giant in the State's Largest Counties
December 16, 2022
December 16, 2022
HELENA, Montana, Dec. 16 -- The Montana Democratic Party issued the following news release:
On Wednesday, Governor Gianforte signed off on a $308 million list of grants for high speed internet expansion across Montana. The money, which originated from President Biden's American Rescue Plan Act, was available to telecom companies who bid for grants to expand their coverage in underserved parts of the state. However, instead of using it to support local Montana businesses, the Go . . .
On Wednesday, Governor Gianforte signed off on a $308 million list of grants for high speed internet expansion across Montana. The money, which originated from President Biden's American Rescue Plan Act, was available to telecom companies who bid for grants to expand their coverage in underserved parts of the state. However, instead of using it to support local Montana businesses, the Go . . .