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Re-ref Com On Appropriations/Base Budget2025-02-26

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Plain Language Summary

This bill appropriates $100,000 in state funds to Johnson C. Smith University for a one-time grant in fiscal year 2025-2026. The money will support the university's Inclusive Tech-Innovation Pilot Project, which aims to use broadband technology to promote economic growth and community development in the surrounding area.

Arguments in Favor

• •Supporters argue this funding helps a historically Black university develop infrastructure and programs that benefit both the institution and its local community.
• •The project's focus on broadband access and tech innovation could create economic opportunities, support business development, and address the digital divide in underserved areas.

Arguments Against

• •Opponents may question whether a one-time $100,000 grant is sufficient to meaningfully implement such a project, or argue that state funds should be allocated through broader competitive processes rather than directed grants to specific institutions.
• •Some may also raise concerns about whether this represents the best use of limited state resources compared to other priorities.