Communications: internet; high-speed internet office; create. Creates new act.

This bill establishes a new Michigan High-Speed Internet Office within the Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity to oversee state broadband efforts. The office will be led by a director appointed by the department head and will have the authority to award grants and provide technical assistance for digital infrastructure projects. Its main duties include coordinating with other agencies, collecting data on internet availability, and promoting policies that support economic development and community revitalization through better broadband access. Additionally, the office will serve as a central contact point between the public and internet service providers to improve transparency and adoption rates.