Massachusetts governor files broadband legislation in preparation for stimulus funding | Speed Matters
May 15, 2009
On April 27, Governor Deval Patrick (D-MA) filed legislation in an attempt to prepare the Commonwealth's bid for federal stimulus funds. The proposed legislation makes changes to the current Massachusetts laws in order to comply with the strict provisions in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA).
Most notably, Governor Patrick's legislation aims to position the state to adhere to ARRA's swift "use it or lose it" deadlines. States that do not meet these deadlines will lose funds, which will then be reallocated to other states...
On April 27, Governor Deval Patrick (D-MA) filed legislation in an attempt to prepare the Commonwealth's bid for federal stimulus funds. The proposed legislation makes changes to the current Massachusetts laws in order to comply with the strict provisions in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA).
Most notably, Governor Patrick's legislation aims to position the state to adhere to ARRA's swift "use it or lose it" deadlines. States that do not meet these deadlines will lose funds, which will then be reallocated to other states...
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