Program will bring Internet for some at Cabool

For several years my Legislative colleagues and I have advocated for expansion of broadband and faster internet speeds in rural areas of Missouri. Late last year the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) began offering funding under the “Connect America” program. This program uses an FCC formula to determine areas of the country where the cost to provide broadband does not make economic sense for carriers. The state has no say in what areas are chosen for the program, nor does the Legislature.