Southern Nevada gets $4.7 million broadband grant

WASHINGTON -- A $4.7 million stimulus grant will enable more than two dozen Southern Nevada community centers and senior complexes to expand their computer and broadband services, according to sources who said formal confirmation will be made Tuesday afternoon.

The project will expand the capacity of 14 public computer centers and create new 15 new ones in public housing developments and other gathering spots in low income communities in Clark County, according to a project description.

At the 29 centers, residents will be able to take computer classes and attend job training and certification programs. The project would replace about 100 computer workstations and add more than 90 new ones at the locations.

Commerce Secretary Gary Locke was expected to announce the grant Tuesday afternoon on alongside Sen. Harry Reid, D-Nev.

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