Gov. Landry highlights over $3.5 billion in rural investment across broadband, health and infrastructure
State Representative Rhonda Butler (center) is pictured as she speaks during a press conference announcing over $3.5 billion in rural broadband funding. (Photo courtesy of Representative Rhonda Butler)
Gov. Jeff Landry joined ConnectLA, the Office of Louisiana Highway Construction (OLHC) and the Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) today in Ruston to highlight Louisiana's ongoing effort to invest more than $3.5 billion through these agencies to build stronger rural communities across the state. ConnectLA leads Louisiana's effort to close the digital divide through its GUMBO program, deploying mo…