IL Governor Creates Council To Improve Internet Access

dcstone writes “Governor Blagojevich of Illinois announced the formation of a “Broadband Deployment Council” to “to ensure all Illinois residents have access to the Internet” and “to bridge the state’s digital divide.” The Broadband Deployment Council will “look for innovative ways for state agencies to work together to encourage and help coordinate the spread of universal, competitive and affordable telecommunications services.”

Librarians are notably absent from the Council’s membership, which includes politicians and representatives from the business and education sectors.”