Senators Lyle Koenen (DFL-Clara City) and Matt Schmit (DFL-Red Wing) were joined by Senate colleagues and statewide stakeholders at a press conference on Wednesday morning, as they commented on the strengths of the Senate broadband proposal and the importance of broadband expansion in rural Minnesota.
Two Senate DFL leaders on broadband expansion are set to host a press conference and a Twitter Town Hall on Wednesday, April 27. At 10:00am, Senators Lyle Koenen and Matt Schmit will be joined by Senate colleagues and statewide stakeholders as they speak with members of the press to update them on the ongoing discussions with House Republicans over the importance of broadband expansion in rural Minnesota.
Following a busy interim that included more than 40 visits to local school boards, city councils, county commissions, and soil and water conservation district boards throughout southeastern Minnesota, Senator Matt Schmit is continuing his efforts to stay in touch with constituents through a series of mobile office hours held across the district.
Following a busy summer that included more than 40 visits to local school boards, city councils, county commissions, and soil and water conservation district boards throughout southeastern Minnesota, Sen. Matt Schmit is continuing his efforts to stay in touch with constituents… Read More »“Mondays with Matt” Mobile Office Continues Sept. 28
ST. PAUL, Minn. – Last week, state Senator Matt Schmit (DFL- Red Wing) provided keynote remarks to the National Association of Telecommunications Officers and Advisors (NATOA) at the group’s annual conference in San Diego, California. The speech, entitled “Broadband Matters:… Read More »“Woe is Lake Wobegon”
Expression of interest window open until Oct. 1 SAINT PAUL, Minn. – Minnesota’s Office of Broadband Development is accepting applications for the next round of Border-to-Border Broadband infrastructure grants through Tuesday, Sept. 15. This marks the second year of the… Read More »Broadband Infrastructure Grant Applications due Sept. 15