Virginia’s Next Governor an Advocate for Better Broadband

Virginia’s next governor, Abigail Spanberger, says broadband expansion will be at the heart of her administration’s infrastructure priorities. A three-term member of Congress and former CIA case officer, Spanberger said her experience in Washington showed that many Virginians still lack dependable high-speed internet. She has pledged to revitalize broadband and energy infrastructure as part of a broader plan to spur economic opportunity and job growth across rural Virginia. Representing Virginia’s 7th District in the House of Representatives, Spanberger took action to improve broadband speeds, affordability, and deployment. In 2021, her Speedy Updates Act was signed into law as part of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.