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.
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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
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See recent postsAlabama making strides in broadband expansion
Alabama is serving as an example of how to do it the right way.
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.
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.
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.
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
Legislative panel talks 2023 priorities with county commissions
Lawmakers emphasized allocating remaining ARPA funds, addressing gaming, and changing the way registrars are handled.