Three more states have announced broadband and health IT deployment projects, which are expected to create hundreds of new jobs, expand broadband access and build statewide health networks driven by high-speed Internet technology. Here is a look at the newly announced projects:

In California: The California Health and Human Services Agency will use $38.8 million to build a statewide health information exchange (HIE). The funding will be used to connect several already existing regional health networks within the state.

In Utah: The state has received a $13.4 million grant to expand broadband access through the UEN program, which will provide high-speed Internet to more than 35 public libraries, 99 charter schools and seven Head Start centers. The UEN program already provides broadband access through more than 300 Utah schools. In addition, the program will create an estimated 450 jobs.

"Money spent building this digital superhighway benefits every Utah family that has access to a computer at home, in a library or school — now and for years to come," said Rep. Jim Matheson at the project’s announcement.

 In Washington State: The state has received an $84 million grant to expand broadband access to rural and underserved areas. Part of the investment will also go towards creating WA-HealthNet, a statewide health network powered by broadband. The statewide Health IT network will allow health centers to exchange medical records including diagnostic imaging and lab results.