LINCOLN, Neb. (KMTV) — Gov. Jim Pillen is opening a new office aimed at bolstering broadband internet in Nebraska.
Under the oversight of the Nebraska Department of Transportation, the broadband office will create a policy to build high-speed broadband service.
It will also oversee accountability for public funds used in deploying broadband.
This appears to fit Gov. Pillen's goal to reduce brain drain.
"Affordable, accessible, dependable high-speed broadband is essential to kids staying and flourishing in Nebraska,” said Gov. Pillen in a statement.
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