AUGUSTA, MAINE - A bill sponsored by Representative Sean Flaherty of Scarborough was voted unanimously “Ought to Pass” today by the legislature’s Utilities and Energy Committee.  The bill, LD 1646 (HP 1174) “An Act To Establish a Broadband Policy for Maine,” will help to better utilize stimulus funds and deliver high speed broad band internet connectivity to many un-served and under-served areas of Maine.

“This is a huge win for small businesses in some of the most rural areas of Maine,” said Representative Flaherty, “In the digital age, Maine must be able to compete, and this bill helps to enable us to do so.”

The bill will now move to the full Maine House of Representatives for approval.