Kansas Governor Laura Kelly allocated $10m for rural broadband expansion in 14 counties, matched with $12.7m, resulting in a $22.7m investment through the Broadband Acceleration Grant.

Kansas Governor Laura Kelly allocated $10m in awards to 12 ISPs for rural broadband expansion in 14 counties. The $10m is matched with $12.7m, resulting in an $22.7m investment. The Broadband Acceleration Grant, a 10-year $85m program, aims to provide essential internet access to Kansas communities, particularly economically distressed areas, to support economic growth, education, healthcare, and innovation.