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Pennsylvania’s $711M broadband grant may delay over dispute on whether fiber technicians count as electricians under wage law.
Pennsylvania’s bid for $711 million in federal broadband funding faces potential delays due to a dispute over classifying fiber-optic technicians as electrical workers under the state’s prevailing wage law.
Federal officials, including NTIA’s Arielle Roth, argue the classification raises costs and could hinder project efficiency.
While Pennsylvania’s Department of Labor and Industry maintains the classification is valid and supported by state courts, industry groups like Verizon and BCAP contend it inflates wages by about $20 per hour and misrepresents the work.
The federal government has not yet issued formal funding conditions, leaving the situation unresolved and raising concerns about project timelines.
La subvención de banda ancha de 711 millones de dólares de Pennsylvania puede retrasarse por una disputa sobre si los técnicos de fibra cuentan como electricistas bajo la ley de salarios.