Gov Sununu announces money for New Hampshire broadband

Gov Chris Sununu (R-NH) has announced $50 million in funding for rural broadband and $35 million for people facing housing insecurity with money from the CARES Act. He said the federal funding will also go to private institutions of higher learning, and homeless shelters. The goal of the broadband program, Gov Sununu said, is to connect “the last mile,” the homes and businesses that still don’t have access to reliable Internet. He also said that schools, libraries and other places where Internet use is essential will be included.