The $42 billion Biden-era broadband program aimed at connecting rural America has been a failure, with Nevada’s $417 million share yielding no results. The National Review reported that not a single home has been connected to the internet as a result of the program. The program was bogged down by unnecessary mandates relating to climate change, price controls, and diversity, hindering its progress.
A scandal in Lovelock, Nevada highlights the mismanagement of funds, with $9 million allocated to a Reno company disappearing without a trace. State Sen. Ira Hansen criticized the flawed contract between the company and the Nevada Department of Transportation, lacking necessary protections. When reports of missing funds surfaced, NDOT hastily created a revised contract, raising suspicions.
Contractors are now embroiled in lawsuits over payments related to the project, adding to the chaos. Taxpayers deserve answers as millions of dollars meant for rural internet access have gone missing, prompting calls for accountability from the involved agencies.
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