Broadband access and adoption projects continue to be announced across all fifty states as part of the national broadband stimulus designed to expand high-speed Internet into every American home and business. Here is a look at some of the recent projects getting underway:

Illinois: Gov. Pat Quinn announced the state has received $250 million in broadband stimulus funds, along with $50 million in state matching funds. Four statewide broadband expansion projects have already been announced, which will create 600 jobs and connect 1,000 community institutions, including schools and hospitals. Read more here.

Missouri: The Big River Telephone company is finalizing a $24 million dollar project to expand broadband access across the state, while already moving forward on a similar project expanding wireless broadband across seven counties. The project will create 1,300 jobs in the state, with Big River Telephone expanding its own staff by 75.

Perry County Economic Development Director Larry Tucker praised the announcement, saying it would make broadband prices more competitive and open up new business opportunities in the state. "As with any business service or product, when options are available to the customer, prices typically become more competitive and attractive," he said. The project is expected to reach 90 percent of residents in the seven counties upon completion. Read more about the project here.

North Carolina: BalsamWest FiberNet has been awarded $75 million to build up broadband infrastructure across the state. “This is critical middle mile that has a capacity far beyond just your typical home Internet services,” Balsam West CEO David Hubbs said. Read more about the project here.