Governor Landry Announces the Launch of the Largest Broadband Expansion Program in the History of Louisiana

Louisiana Gov Jeff Landry (R-LA) announced the launch of the GUMBO 2.0 program. This program allows for the distribution of $1.355 billion in funding to support broadband access throughout the state. This initiative will expand broadband access to 140,000 locations—including 100,000 homes (60,000 of which are in rural parishes), 35,000 businesses, and 4,000 community anchor institutions such as schools, hospitals, and law enforcement agencies. GUMBO 2.0 will create 8 to 10 thousand new jobs, GDP is expected to increase by $1.3 billion, and $2 to 3 billion in new revenue will be generated for Louisiana companies. This funding comes from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and will be administered by the Louisiana Office of Broadband Development and Connectivity.