Schweitzer criticized for backing single firm on $70M Internet stimulus project

HELENA - Gov. Brian Schweitzer's recommendation that one firm get $70 million in federal stimulus funds to expand high-speed Internet service is being blasted by Montana telephone companies and regulators, who say the project won't extend new service to under-served areas.

They also say the recommendation to fund construction of a fiber-optic network by Bresnan Communications, a cable Internet and TV firm, is based on false information...