CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- Sen. Jay Rockefeller, D-W.Va., has announced a $1.4 million award to the state Department of Commerce's Geological and Economic Survey for broadband mapping to determine how to improve internet access across the state.

Rockefeller, who chairs the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, said, "Widespread broadband access can help small businesses grow, create jobs, help our students learn, and improve access to health care.

"We need to improve our high-speed Internet infrastructure, help create new high-tech jobs and jumpstart economic growth."

CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- Sen. Jay Rockefeller, D-W.Va., has announced a $1.4 million award to the state Department of Commerce's Geological and Economic Survey for broadband mapping to determine how to improve internet access across the state.

Rockefeller, who chairs the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, said, "Widespread broadband access can help small businesses grow, create jobs, help our students learn, and improve access to health care.

"We need to improve our high-speed Internet infrastructure, help create new high-tech jobs and jumpstart economic growth."