Gov. Schwarzenegger Signs Bill Providing Additional Organizations Access to Broadband Recovery Matching Funds

July 2008---CCTPG was involved in the shaping process of AB 1555 by sending letters of support.

"To help ensure eligible entities in California can compete for American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (Recovery Act) funding federally designated for broadband investment, Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger today signed AB 1555 (Perez). The Recovery Act designates over $7 billion nationally to expand broadband Internet access and create jobs building Internet infrastructure. Eligible applicants (businesses, non-profits, local governments and other entities) must illustrate the ability to attain non-federal matching funds in order to be considered for $4 billion of this Recovery broadband funding."

To read more visit the California CIO's website.