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U.S. Senator Roger Marshall expressed his approval of the U.S. Department of Agriculture's decision to grant funding to JBN Telephone Company of Holton through the ReConnect program. This initiative aims to enhance high-speed internet access for homes, businesses, and farms in Cloud, Republic, and Washington counties.

Senator Marshall highlighted the significance of this collaboration, stating, “This public-private partnership between JBN Telephone Company and the ReConnect program improves broadband access for rural Kansans.” He emphasized that with this financial support, JBN will be able to connect over 175 previously unserved farms in northeast Kansas. He further noted, "My work developing the ReConnect program so more rural Americans have quality internet access is one of my proudest achievements since coming to Congress. I am proud this program continues delivering for Kansans."

The USDA's ReConnect program is designed to tackle challenging high-speed internet projects across the nation, focusing primarily on rural, remote, and underserved areas. The announcement marks part of the fifth round of funding under this initiative.