Des Moines, Iowa — (RI) — Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds says she’ll “swing back” next year and ask legislators for another 15 million dollars in state incentives for private companies as well as cities that plan to expand broadband coverage in underserved areas.
Reynolds had asked lawmakers to set aside 10 million dollars this year for the effort, but the legislature approved half of her request. Reynolds says state officials are letting companies and cities sign up on a waiting list, anticipating more broadband grant money will be available next year.
Telecommunications companies as well as cities and towns may apply for state grants to cover up to 15 percent of the cost of new broadband infrastructure.
