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Governors Call on Congress to Prioritize Broadband Deployment

Asks for 'flexibility’ in administering broadband programs.

Cameron Marx

Cameron Marx

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Governors Call on Congress to Prioritize Broadband Deployment
Photo of Govs. Henry McMaster, R-S.C., from June 2025 (left) and Andy Beshear, D-Ky., from January 2020 (right) by AP Photo/Jeffrey Collins and AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley used with permission

WASHINGTON, July 29, 2025 – The National Governor’s Association has called on Congress to prioritize funding broadband efforts in Fiscal Year 2026.

In a letter to leaders of the House and Senate’s Committee on Appropriations, the NGA emphasized the need to preserve flexibility within federal broadband programs.

“Internet access is essential for telehealth, accessing education and workforce development programs, and connecting the 21st century economy,” the group said. “We strongly support the flexibility of federal programs to achieve the diverse needs of states as they deploy broadband capabilities.”

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