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Meet the Idaho Broadband Advisory Board

The Idaho Broadband Advisory Board was created by the Idaho Legislature through House Bill 127. The board consists of three members from the Idaho House of Representatives, three from the Idaho Senate and three appointed by the Governor.

The board will create a statewide plan for structuring, prioritizing and dispersing grants from the Idaho Broadband Fund, which will provide financial assistance for broadband infrastructure in Idaho which addresses equal access to economic development, public safety, telehealth and education.

Representative John Vander Woude
Chairman

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Senator Carl Crabtree

Vice Chairman

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Representative Barbara Ehardt

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Representative Megan Blanksma

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Senator David Nelson

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Senator Doug Ricks

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Margie Watson
JC Watson & Company

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Andy Emerson
MH Solutions

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Mitch Watkins
Watkins Distributing

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