Ky., N.C. Grant Millions for Broadband

Kentucky granted $196 million to bring broadband to more than 42,600 homes and businesses, Gov. Andy Beshear (D) said Tuesday. The governor’s office said the 56 grants under the state’s Better Internet program will fund fiber in 46 counties with money from the federal American Rescue Plan Act. ISPs will provide more than $190 million in matching funds, it said. North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper (D) Tuesday announced $22 million to connect about 6,000 households and more than 160 businesses to broadband. Charter Communications was the private ISP partner in half the 14 counties that won grants through the state's Completing Access to Broadband (CAB) program.