Las Vegas City Wire

Governor Steve Sisolak is excited about a project that aims to "bridge the digital divide" for Nevadans who do not have adequate access to high-speed Internet service.

According to KTNV, information from the state Office of Science, Innovation and Technology states that roughly 450,000 residents in the state do not have access to high-speed internet.

The "High Speed NV" initiative will utilize grants from the American Rescue Plan and the Investment in Infrastructure and Jobs Act to develop high-speed internet infrastructure throughout the state, according to the news station.

The governor’s office says the initiative "will also focus on employment and provide job training opportunities for a new generation of telecommunications workers."

Recently, Sisolak was joined by Lieutenant Governor Lisa Cano Burkhead and Brian Mitchell for a tour of the Southern Nevada Traffic Management Center, according to KTNV.

Sisolak posted on Facebook that the state was “proud” to sign on to the “Internet for All” initiative that would invest $45 billion in infrastructure that would provide everyone in the state with access to high-speed internet by the end of the decade.

“Access to high-quality internet isn’t a luxury anymore -- it is a necessity. The #InternetForAll initiative is a critical investment in long-term, life-changing infrastructure that will benefit Nevadans in their homes, schools, and places of business for generations to come,” Sisolak wrote. “The Silver State will be joining 34 other states and territories in this investment. #InternetForAll programs will build internet infrastructure, teach digital skills & provide necessary technology for everyone across Nevada.”