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Legislature

Proposal for second round of ARPA spending prioritizes infrastructure, medical providers

Almost two-thirds of the money is designated toward water, sewer and broadband. The rest will go toward public health.

March 9, 2023

Governor awards $24.7 million in grants for broadband

The nine grants, totaling $24.72 million, were awarded to broadband providers across the state to support projects in unserved or underserved areas.

March 6, 2023

Sewell announces $18.4 million to expand broadband at Alabama HBCUs

The $18.4 million in funding will expand access to high-speed internet at HBCUs and Minority Serving Institutions in Alabama.

March 1, 2023

Alabama making strides in broadband expansion

Alabama is serving as an example of how to do it the right way.

February 8, 2023

U.S. Treasury approves $191.9M for last-mile broadband expansion in Alabama

The state estimates the new infrastructure will connect 55,000 households and businesses to high-speed internet access.

January 27, 2023

New Hoover Rep. Mike Shaw seeks to consider unintended consequences of legislation

Shaw has spent 30 years in the technology sector as well as six years on the Hoover City Council.

January 19, 2023

Governor participates in ceremonial groundbreaking for broadband projects

ADECA awarded these grants in the latest round of Broadband Accessibility Act Funding in August 2022.

January 13, 2023

Ivey promotes bipartisanship in speech to new lawmakers

Ivey highlighted "failing schools," broadband access and prisons as major issues the new class of legislators will have to address.

December 15, 2022

Governor kicks off first of 67 county broadband meetings

Gov. Kay Ivey on Monday kicked off the first of a series of statewide meetings on broadband.

December 13, 2022

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Legislative panel talks 2023 priorities with county commissions

Lawmakers emphasized allocating remaining ARPA funds, addressing gaming, and changing the way registrars are handled.

December 8, 2022