ConnectMT Broadband Program

The IIJA Communication Advisory Commission was created by SB 531 to oversee Montana’s Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) dollars as well as the application process for Internet providers.

Advisory Commission Members

Chair: Senator Dan Salomon
Vice Chair: Director Misty Ann Giles
Director Mark Blasdel
Representative Ed Buttrey
Director Ryan Osmundson
Representative Katie Sullivan
Senator Jason Ellsworth
Senator Janet Ellis
Representative Josh Kassmier

The ARPA Communication Advisory Commission was created by HB 632 to oversee Montana’s American Rescue Plan Act dollars as well as the application process for Internet providers.

ARPA Director Scott Mendenhall

Advisory Commission Members

Chair: Senator Jason Ellsworth
Vice Chair: Director Misty Ann Giles
Senator Dan Salomon
Senator Janet Ellis
Representative Mike Hopkins
Representative Ed Buttrey
Representative Katie Sullivan
Director Scott Osterman
Director Scott Sales