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Debriefing the 2022 WV Regular Legislative Session – Broadband

Brian Skinner April 20, 2022 Broadband, Legislature

By Brian J. Skinner, Esq. In December 2020, Congress included about $45 billion for broadband development grants as part of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (H.R. 3684). While the federal government’s efforts to fund the expansion of access to high-speed Internet is substantial, it is equally necessary for states to employ their own tools …Read More

Debriefing the 2021 WV Legislative Session – Broadband

Brian Skinner May 20, 2021 Broadband, Legislation

By Brian Skinner, Esq. After months of discussion, the legislature enacted H.B. 2002, creating a statutory framework to support, encourage, and expedite the expansion of broadband throughout the state. The bill, passed the Senate unanimously and the House with just one dissenting vote, was signed by the Governor on April 28, 2021, and becomes effective …Read More