Issue Position: High-Speed Broadband

Issue Position

There are still many homes and communities in our state without affordable, quality broadband internet access. This amounts to a digital divide in our state. Connectivity is equally important to supporting our entrepreneurs, start-ups, and telecommuters as it is to providing children with equitable learning opportunities and seniors with the ability to conveniently refill prescription drugs. Many in our rural communities are having to make difficult choices between expensive, low-speed internet options and other basic necessities.

Some of our state's leaders are ready to claim victory on broadband access, but Kesha says: mission not accomplished. We need to set a goal to ensure high-speed internet access to all of our schools, downtowns, and village centers as a starting point. As Lieutenant Governor, Kesha will fight for Vermonters' right to be connected and work tirelessly to finish the job on providing quality, affordable internet access to Vermonters.

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