Governor Kelly Announces $10.4 Million to Increase Broadband Adoption in Kansas

Governor Laura Kelly (D-KS) announced that $10.4 million will be invested in critical broadband initiatives through the Advancing Digital Opportunities to Connect Kansans (ADOPT) program. The Kansas Office of Broadband Development will partner with 18 organizations across the state to connect Kansans to high-speed internet by making public Wi-Fi accessible and distributing devices in underserved areas. The ADOPT program supports organizations working to ensure communities can access public Wi-Fi and the devices needed to participate in today’s technology-driven world.  Awards were made to nonprofits, school districts and internet service providers across Kansas, supporting all counties and creating a sustainable approach to reach as many individuals and communities as possible throughout the state.