by Mariannette Miller-Meeks | May 22, 2021 | Congress, Opinion, Policy
I think we can all agree that the internet has become an essential part of our lives. The increased accessibility of the internet has allowed doctors to reach patients, friends to reconnect, given our students more opportunities to learn, and workers more...
by Luke Martz | Apr 21, 2021 | Legislature
Today the Iowa House passed the Administration and Regulation budget bill containing $100 million for broadband internet expansion. The final vote was 55 to 37. Increasing access to broadband internet, especially in rural parts of Iowa, has long been a top priority...
by Luke Martz | Jan 12, 2021 | Governor, Policy
Tuesday evening, Governor Kim Reynolds delivered her annual condition of the state address, her fourth as governor. The speech is her opportunity to summarize the previous year’s events, highlight achievements, and layout Reynolds’ policy priorities for the new...
by Luke Martz | Aug 3, 2020 | Congress, Policy
Broadband internet access has always been an important issue, but the coronavirus pandemic laid bare the work required to bridge the digital divide. Karen Kerrigan, President & CEO of the Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council, joined Iowa Field Report to...
