Articles tagged as: rural broadband
October 16, 2023
State officials point to broadband as rural leaders work to improve mental health services
Many Hoosiers dont have adequate access to mental health services. The lieutenant governor said broadband plays an important role in addressing barriers to access for rural communities.
Read MoreOctober 4, 2023
Statewide broadband program encourages eligible Hoosiers to apply for high-speed internet access
A statewide broadband program is helping eligible Hoosiers receive Internet access.
Read MoreJune 30, 2022
Will federal money to close Indiana’s digital gap help all who need it most?
Lack of digital access is a huge economic disadvantage, in many ways laid bare during the pandemic, when almost everything had to be remote -- education, health access and job access, to name a few.
Read MoreMarch 16, 2022
Gov. Eric Holcomb vetoes agency oversight bill HB 1211
Gov. Eric Holcomb vetoed a bill Wednesday, citing concerns about its effect on broadband projects and state agency emergency rules.
Read MoreNovember 19, 2021
Broadband, biofuels some of Indiana Farm Bureau's top legislative priorities for 2022
The Indiana Farm Bureau is looking to encourage state lawmakers to help keep rural areas thriving through changes in tax policies and continued expansion of broadband in the upcoming legislative session.
Read MoreSeptember 27, 2021
Indiana Launches New Program To Address Rural Broadband Issues
Starting Monday, Hoosiers can apply to be considered for the latest state program designed to expand broadband access to residents and businesses.
Read MoreDecember 15, 2020
Indiana Farm Bureau's Annual Convention Highlights 2020 Challenges, Future Efforts
While there have been federal, state and local initiatives to address the digital divide, thousands of Hoosiers still don't have access to internet that is reliable and affordable.
Read MoreSeptember 3, 2020
Holcomb Announces $51 Million To Continue Broadband Expansion
This is the second round of funding in the Next Level Connections Broadband Grant Program that will connect Hoosiers to affordable and dependable internet.
Read MoreSeptember 1, 2020
Indiana Farm Bureau's Delegate Session Emphasizes Rural Broadband
Due to the pandemic, farmers across the state called in for a virtual meeting last weekend to discuss what issues should be taken to the Indiana Statehouse.
Read MoreMay 27, 2020
Interactive Map: Where Indiana Students Lack Home Internet, Computer
More than 100,000 children in Indiana don't have a computer or a computer with internet access at home, according to an analysis of federal data. Use this interactive map to see the rate of access in your school district.
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