Democrats, who hold minorities in both the Montana House and Senate, said on a media call they will be introducing multiple broadband bills aimed at planning, eliminating barriers and targeting investment.

“The internet and broadband affects every part of our lives, especially our ability to participate in job creation and education, and civic engagement in society in general,” said Rep. Tyson Running Wolf of Browning. “There are too many places in our great state where broadband is not available, adding to our digital divide.”