USDA ReConnect Program working to bring internet to rural areas

The Department of Agriculture (USDA) highlighted the recent investment of billions in grants and loans to provide reliable, affordable high-speed internet to thousands of rural residents, farmers, and business owners across rural America. USDA is expanding high-speed internet access through USDA Rural Development’s ReConnect Program and has invested in 142 ReConnect projects, bringing high-speed internet to 314,000 rural Americans. Investments in Southwestern Washington total over $38.5 in high-speed internet related funding. This effort is driving over $470 billion in private-sector manufacturing investments and creating jobs nationwide.