Broadband will be a focus for the Minnesota House Agriculture Policy and Finance Committee this legislative session.

Chair Samantha Vang says the ag committee will oversee broadband for the first time.

“In previous years we really haven’t had a chance during session to explore what the needs are in broadband, and so this year we can delve deeper into the issue of broadband and what we can do to address the needs and inequities.”

Vang, a Democrat representing District 40B, tells Brownfield the Legislature passed funding to support Greater Minnesota last session.

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