Louisiana Bill Would Grant Flexibility in Administering Broadband Grants

A Louisiana bill would allow the state's broadband office to use some appropriated funds to administer the state's Granting Unserved Municipalities Broadband Opportunities program. State Rep. Daryl Deshotel (R) introduced the measure, HB-689, on Wednesday. The bill would give the state broadband office flexibility in determining thresholds for grant recipients to receive additional disbursements. In addition, it would provide guidance on oversight and enforcement authority of broadband development.