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4/9/2014 3:46:36 PM
On Tuesday, Governor Dayton discussed his support for funding high-speed broadband this session
ST. PAUL, MN – At a State Capitol news conference Tuesday, Governor Mark Dayton discussed his support for additional funding this session to expand access to high-speed broadband across Minnesota. Governor Dayton said he was optimistic after meeting with Danna MacKenzie, executive director of the state’s new Office of Broadband Development, that a legislative proposal for new broadband funding could be passed and signed into law this session.
“I am willing to agree to [new broadband] funding this year. The amount really needs to be in the context of the overall budget,” Governor Dayton said, in response to a question about whether he would support additional funding for broadband infrastructure this session. “I have stressed that we need to start modestly, and prove the effectiveness of [these investments]. The goal of having border-to-border cell phone and high-speed internet coverage is something I said during the campaign. I have believed all along it is important to do.”
A full audio recording of Governor Dayton’s remarks yesterday is available here. The Governor’s comments begin at 0:19.
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