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Broadband Policy Issues and Options for State Legislatures
Broadband Internet service is an important key to the nation's leadership in technological and economic initiatives. The President, the Congress and the Federal Communications Commission have identified rapid deployment of high-speed broadband as a national priority. President Bush has set 2007 as the deadline to achieve broadband access for all Americans, from prosperous suburbs to disadvantaged urban neighborhoods. However, a national broadband initiative will not succeed without a similar commitment at the state level. State legislative policies can stimulate or impede broadband development and demand.
NCSL's Connecting America project proposes to assist state legislators in understanding broadband and outline for lawmakers the various policy options that can facilitate the deployment of broadband throughout the states.
Connecting America Project Partners
NCSL Staff Contacts
For additional information about the Connecting America project, please contact:
- Bob Boerner, Program Principal, 303-364-7700 ext. 1353
- Pam Greenberg, Senior Fellow, 303-364-7700 ext. 1413
- Jo Anne Bourquard, Group Director, 303-364-7700 ext. 1355
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