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Micah Danney

Micah Danney is a former reporter at the Alabama Political Reporter.

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Jones introduces bill to allow rural hospitals to access relief money

A bill has been introduced in Congress that would make federal emergency funds available to small hospitals that don’t currently qualify, according to Sen. Doug Jones, who co-sponsored the legislation with members of both parties. The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act — or CARES Act — established the Paycheck Protection Program to provide … Continued
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July 23, 2020

Alabama’s unemployment rate dropped 2 points in June

The state added 42,300 jobs in June, bringing the unemployment rate to 7.5 percent, according to the Alabama Department of Labor. That’s down from 9.6 percent in May. June’s rate represents 165,770 unemployed people, compared to 216,043 in May. There are about 100,000 more people out of work than last June, when 65,389 unemployed put … Continued
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July 17, 2020

Seven counties get grants to expand internet access

Seven internet providers will receive $2.9 million in grants between them to extend broadband services in seven Alabama communities, Gov. Kay Ivey’s office announced on Thursday.  The grants were awarded through the Alabama Accessibility Fund that was created to extend service to homes, businesses and “community anchors” in unserved or underserved areas of the state. … Continued
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July 17, 2020

C Spire expands its high-speed internet to Jasper and Trussville

Mississippi-based telecommunications company C Spire announced Thursday that it has begun taking customer pre-orders in Alabama in the first two cities where it will provide high-speed broadband internet later this year. The company has franchise agreements to expand its service to additional sections of those communities as well as to Helena and Tuscaloosa in 2021. … Continued
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July 16, 2020