Republicans reject ‘unrealistic’ $400M broadband funds from budget

Published June 18, 2025 10:08am ET



(The Center Square) – Wisconsin Republicans on the Joint Finance Committee rejected a motion from Democrats to make a $400 million investment in the Broadband Expansion Grant Program, which would seek to deliver high-speed internet to rural or unserved areas.

The rejected motion came in response to delays President Donald Trump’s review of the Broadband, Equity, Access and Development Program, which Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers objected to.

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