Governor Parson delivered his state operating budget proposal Wednesday totaling more than $34 billion.

Parson said a key part of the budget is infrastructure including rural broadband.

“We have made great strides in the past few years, and I appreciate the legislature’s commitment to broadband expansion,” Parson said. “However, 2020 exposed many digital gaps, highlighting the importance of ensuring high-speed internet in all areas of Missouri.”

Parson said he wants another $5 million in the next budget to expand high-speed internet access across the state.

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