Here is a look at three more states launching major broadband projects, designed to improve rural broadband access, improve emergency medical response systems and improve economic opportunities.

Missouri has been awarded a $64 million grant to expand broadband access to more rural areas of the state. The new project being overseen by Opticom will build a fiber network reaching 18,500 residents and 4,000 businesses. "We checked out that market," said the Rural Utilities Services’ Jonathan Adelstein. "We don't take anybody's word for it. ... We determined that this area could really benefit from having state-of-the-art broadband service." Read more about the project here.

Charlotte, North Carolina has received a $16.7 million grant from the Department of Commerce to build a 4G emergency response system that will be one of the nation’s first such programs. The new network will allow emergency responders to bypass commercial carrier systems. "With that kind of speed, an ambulance could send video of a patient, and their vital signs to the ER, while they are in transit," said Charlotte network manager Dennis Bauco. "That's a huge shift in the potential to save lives." Charlotte Deputy Fire Chief Jeff Dulin said the system will improve firefighting. "If there is a chemical spill, we can push that image out," Dulin said. "The guys (responding) can see what's going on." Read more from the Charlotte Observer here.

Ohio’s Trumball County has received a $44.8 million grant to expand broadband access across the northern part of the state. ''This is more than just sending e-mails back and forth,'' said OneCommunity’s Andrea Castrovillari. ''A college can offer distance learning online, that type of thing takes more bandwidth than sending e-mails. And hospitals use it, doctors can examine patients remotely.'' Read more about the project here.