As some schools return to virtual learning due to an increase in COVID-19 cases in counties throughout the area, the lack of internet service in rural areas continues to be a major issue throughout western Kentucky.
First District Congressman James Comer says with students having to use nontraditional instruction due to the pandemic, the lack of internet service has been brought to the forefront.
Comer says he believes it will take a public-private partnership to help get broadband into these rural areas of western Kentucky.
click to download audioHe adds that is going to take some federal dollars which he is willing to provide and has provided in the past four years.
click to download audioComer also says its going to take Frankfort deciding to scrap the Kentucky program, that is getting federal funding.
click to download audioComer adds he believes that is the only opportunity broadband will be brought into rural areas.
