Va. Panel Clears Bill Seeking Farmland Broadband
A Virginia broadband bill that focuses on access in rural and farm areas cleared the House Communications Committee at a livestreamed hearing Monday. State reps voted 20-1 to refer HB-382 to the Appropriations Committee. The legislation from Del. Michael Feggans…
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(D) would require a state department to develop an application detailing information on connectivity in rural farmlands. Officials representing All Points Broadband, the Virginia Agribusiness Council and electric cooperatives supported the bill during the hearing.