On July 14th, 2020, Governor Tony Evers signed
Executive Order #80 (Accessible Version) creating the
Governor's Task Force on Broadband Access. The task force will advise the Governor and Wisconsin State Legislature on broadband actions and policy, including strategies for successfully expanding high speed internet access to every residence, business, and institution in the state; initiatives for digital inclusion; and pathways to unlocking and optimizing the benefits of statewide, affordable access to broadband for all communities in Wisconsin.
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Leadership & Membership
The task force will be chaired by Chris Meyer and consists of members who represent a balance of interests, perspectives, and areas of expertise. It will bring together a diverse group of stakeholders to research and develop recommendations for actions so that all Wisconsinites can have access to this essential and critical service needed for daily life.
Governor's Task Force on Broadband Access members include:
- Bob Abrams, Senior Managing Consultant, BKD (Retired)
- Robert Earl Baker III, Founder, RenderTech
- Kwami Barnes, Broadband Coordinator, Communications Workers of America
- Marta Bechtol, Executive Director, Educational Communications Board
- Brittany Beyer, Community Economic Development Specialist, UW-Extension Center for Community and Economic Development
- Salvador L. Carranza, Board Member, Latino Academy of Workforce Development
- Lori Collins, President/CEO, SonicNet Inc.
- Angie Dickison, State Government Affairs Manager, TDS Telecommunications
- Emily Dittmar, Legislative Director, Wisconsin Educational Media and Technology Association
- Russ Falkenberg, Board Member, Ntera, LLC
- Chris Her-Xiong, CEO, Hmong American Peace Academy
- Gail Huycke, Community Development Specialist, UW-Extension Center for Community and Economic Development
- Barbara Koldos, Vice President of Business Development, New North, Inc.
- Howard Marklein, State Senator (R-Spring Green)
- Jose Martinez, President/CEO, UMOS
- Chris Meyer, Vice President Royal Credit Union (Chair)
- Jeffrey Mursau, State Representative (R-Crivitz)
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Brad Pfaff, State Senator (D-Onalaska)
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Melissa Ratcliff, State Senator (D-Cottage Grove)
- Michael Rave, Executive Director of Administration, Ho-Chunk Nation
- Rachel K. Schemelin, E-Rate and Broadband Education Consultant, Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction
- Steve Schneider, President and Director, Bug Tussel Wireless
- Michelle Schuler, Manager of TechSpark Wisconsin, Microsoft
- Brett Schuppner, General Manager, Reedsburg Utility Commission/LightSpeed
- Josh Shell, President, Badgerland Connections
- Dr. Chet Strebe, Vice President of Business and Technology, Northcentral Technical College
- Randy Udell, State Representative (D-Fitchburg)
- Chad Young, CEO/General Manager, Norvado
Annual Broadband Report
The task force will prepare an annual report that will include the current state of broadband in Wisconsin, as well as recommendations for policies and initiatives to overcome challenges to statewide access, affordability and adoption. Staffing support for the task force will be provided by the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSC) State Broadband Office.
2025 Governor's Task Force on Broadband Access Report
2024 Governor's Task Force on Broadband Access Report
2024 Governor's Task Force on Broadband Access Report (Word Version).docx
2023 Governor's Task Force on Broadband Access Report
2022 Governor's Task Force on Broadband Access Report
2021 Governor's Task Force on Broadband Access Report
Upcoming Task Force Meetings
See the PSC Events Calendar for meeting agenda and links.
If you need an interpreter, translator, materials in alternate formats or other accommodations to access this service, activity or program, please call the phone number below at least three business days prior to the meeting.
Si necesita un intérprete, un traductor, materiales en formatos alternativos u otros arreglos para acceder a este servicio, actividad o programa, comuníquese al número de teléfono que figura a continuación tres días hábiles como mínimo antes de la reunión.
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For questions or accommodations regarding Task Force meetings, please contact: Mark Leonard, (608) 261-8528,
mark.leonard@wisconsin.gov.
Past Task Force Meetings
May 21, 2025
| 5-21-2025 Agenda
| 5/21/2025 Recording
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April 24, 2025
| 4-24-2025 Agenda
| No Recording
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March 19, 2025
| 3-19-2025 Agenda
| 3/19/25 Recording
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February 19, 2025
| 2-19-2025 Agenda
| 2/19/2025 Recording
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January 22, 2025
| 1-22-2025 Agenda
| 1/22/2025 Recording
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May 15, 2024
| 5-15-2024 Agenda
| 5/15/2024 Recording
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April 17, 2024
| 4-17-2024 Agenda
| 4/17/2024 Recording
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March 20, 2024
| 3-20-2024 Agenda
| 3/20/2024 Recording
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February 21, 2024
| 2-21-2024 Agenda
| 2/21/2024 Recording
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January 24, 2024
| 1-24-2024 Agenda
| 1/24/2024 Recording
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November 8, 2023
| 11-8-2023 Agenda
| 11/8/2023 Recording
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October 11, 2023
| 10-11-2023 Agenda | 10/11/2023 Recording
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August 2, 2023
| 8-2-2023 Agenda
| 8/2/2023 Recording
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June 21, 2023
| 6-21-2023 Agenda
| 6/21/2023 Recording
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May 17, 2023
| 5-17-2023 Agenda
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5/17/2023 Recording |
April 19, 2023
| 4-19-2023 Agenda
| 4/19/2023 Recording
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March 15, 2023
| 3-15-2023 Agenda
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3/15/2023 Recording
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February 15, 2023
| 2-15-2023 Agenda
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2/15/2023 Recording
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January 18, 2023
| 1-18-2023 Agenda
| 1/18/2023 Recording
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December 14, 2022
| 12-14-2022 Agenda
| 12/14/2022 Recording
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November 16, 2022
| 11-16-2022 Agenda
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11/16/2022 Recording
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October 25, 2022
| 10-25-2022 Agenda
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10/25/2022 Recording
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September 21, 2022
| 9-21-2022 Agenda
| 9/21/2022 Recording
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Members of the public and other interested parties may provide public comment in two forms. First, a portion of time will be set aside on each full task force meeting agenda for public comment opportunity. Second, written public comment will be accepted in formal letter form if sent to
PSCStateBroadbandOffice@Wisconsin.gov with the subject line “Task Force Public Comment".
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