Green County Development Corporation (GCDC) has received a grant to expand high-speed broadband coverage across much of the rural and underserved areas of Green County. This will bring service to more than 6,500 households and 100 businesses in Green County.

The additional funding comes from Gov. Tony Evers’ initiative to allocate Coronavirus Aid and Economic Security (CARES) Act Funding for Broadband Expansion. The state was looking for “shovel-ready” broadband infrastructure projects. These projects are required to meet an extremely expedited deployment schedule and be capable of...