Jackson Littlewood

Powering Connectivity: How State Legislatures Shaped Broadband in 2025

While the internet has become an essential part of many Americans’ daily lives, some people in rural and underserved communities still lack access to high-speed broadband and the digital skills necessary to use it. Historic investments such as the Broadband Equity Access and Deployment (BEAD) Program present opportunities for states to move closer to universal connectivity.