USDA to spend $500 million extending high-speed internet to rural America

One grant will provide service in Jefferson and Thayer Counties in Nebraska

By: - September 22, 2022 10:38 am

An ultra fast broadband tower is seen on a rural farm. (Sandra Mu/Getty Images)

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Jacob Fischler
Jacob Fischler

Jacob covers federal policy as a senior reporter for States Newsroom. Based in Oregon, he focuses on Western issues. His coverage areas include climate, energy development, public lands and infrastructure.

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