Aug 13, 2026Board meeting
Broadband Task Force Meeting Minutes
The meeting featured a presentation from the Association for Rural & Small Libraries regarding their advocacy mission and digital literacy grant programs. C-Tech provided an overview of their broadband workforce training curricula and career pathway initiatives for high-demand infrastructure roles. Additionally, the Office of Broadband Development provided comprehensive status updates on federal and state broadband funding programs, including the Digital Equity Act, the BEAD program contracts, and operational updates regarding the Line Extension Connection Program and other state-level grant projects amidst ongoing regulatory reviews.