In this updated resolution, Western Governors highlight the importance of high-speed internet (broadband) for communities across the West. The Governors discuss common infrastructure challenges – vast distances, unforgiving terrain, and multi-jurisdictional permitting – that complicate broadband deployment projects in western states and territories. Their recommendations address new federal broadband investments and programs, data and mapping, digital equity, and strategies to help connect rural and tribal communities. Read, download the resolution.
