North Carolina, Minnesota Pass Virus-Relief Broadband Bills

North Carolina will provide $21 million for internet connectivity through a COVID-19 relief bill signed by Gov. Roy Cooper (D), the governor’s office said. Also Monday, Minnesota state senators voted 66-0 to pass SF-4494 allocating $8 million for student connectivity, $2 million for telehealth and $10 million for broadband in unserved areas (see 2005010035).