Broadband Policy Toolkit

Broadband policy can be a complex subject, but it is essential for households and businesses to participate in the modern economy. Both directly and indirectly, lawmakers are routinely engaged in broadband issues given its ever-increasing intersection with economic development, health care, agriculture and education. States have a long track record with driving broadband policy, and in recent years several states have passed broadband legislation to take full advantage of the latest federal investments in broadband infrastructure. This National Conference of State Legislatures toolkit covers the state policy landscape and considerations to address broadband deployment, adoption and affordability, and provides a wide variety of resources for policymakers, including legislative tracking, issue briefs and podcasts. Understanding the implications of state and federal broadband policy, and the tools that are available to states, is critical for lawmakers interested in achieving and maintaining universal access for their communities.