An informative article on the topic here: 

https://www.cascadiadaily.com/2026/jan/01/dredge-the-nooksack-time-worn-demand-is-complicated-no-silver-bullet/

Why do we see other countries so far ahead of us in the adoption of mobile services and true broadband ? Is it because we're spending too much money on the military? 

Good point about eliminating the motivation for businesses to move to other states in search of lower regulation and taxes by leveling those playing fields across States.