Governor Ralph Northam’s office announces Virginia is on track to become one of the first states to achieve universal broadband access by 2024. The Virginia Telecommunications Initiative has received a record number of local and private sector applications to match state broadband investments bringing anticipated funding to over $2 billion. These applications leverage $1.15 billion in private and local matching funds. The Department of Housing and Community Development is reviewing applications and expects to award the funds by the end of the year.