Waldo County officials plan to invest roughly $3 million in federal stimulus money in upgrades to emergency services infrastructure, disappointing broadband advocates in the region who were hopeful that more would be dedicated to investing in high-speed internet.
The county has received the first half of the $7.7 million award from the American Rescue Plan Act. Commissioners have said they are moving forward cautiously with their plans as they wait for more clarification from the federal government on how the money can be spent and as project estimates change due to construction costs… READ MORE
