Gov. Polis Orders Colo. Broadband Plan

Colorado Gov. Jared Polis (D) ordered a broadband plan to connect 99% of households in the state by 2027. The Colorado Broadband Office (CBO) will finish the plan later this year, the governor’s office said Thursday. The strategy will include how best to use federal funds, a process for soliciting stakeholder feedback, and a review of stage agencies’ broadband needs, said the executive order. CBO Executive Director Brandy Reitter said she wants to partner with local and regional leaders: “There’s no single answer for providing broadband access because every Colorado community has diverse needs and challenges.” The CBO scheduled a March 3 webinar at 11:30 a.m. MST to discuss the plan.