Missourian: Missouri to create statewide broadband network by 2014
From the article: Gov. Jay Nixon announced Tuesday the creation of a program that aims to establish statewide broadband Internet access by 2014.
The program, MoBroadbandNow, will consist of businesses and organizations that will partner with the state to compete for funding from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Interested businesses must submit an application by 2 p.m. on July 13 at the Office of Administration in Jefferson City.