High speed broadband internet access to rural Franklin County put at risk after two residents speak against proposed utility tax exemption

By John Estridge Southeastern Indiana REMC wants to bring broadband high-speed internet through new fiber to 1,000 Franklin County homes. But those 1,000 homes may miss out after two FC residents complained about the potential loss of tax money at the Tuesday, January 5, Franklin County Commissioners meeting. Southeastern Indiana REMC is seeking a property …