rural

Infrastructure

Ivey on West Alabama Highway: “I’m the governor of all the people”

"That area is so important to our state and does not have four-lane access to the interstate," Ivey said.

September 21, 2023

Ivey announces new statewide brand for high-speed internet expansion

Ivey also detailed upcoming programs to support broadband expansion projects.

August 9, 2023

Water flow treatment system from the water pump pipe.Motion of water gushing out of the pipe from Koi Pond Carp fish farm for oxygen.Water was drain by tube pvc.Industrial wastewater treatment.

Report: Feds massively underestimating cost of cleaning up toxic forever chemicals

Decatur is one of the communities heavily impacted by the pollution of PFAS chemicals in its water supply.

July 20, 2023

ADECA hosts community broadband meetings in all 67 counties

The conclusion of these broadband meetings will result in county-specific profiles for each.

May 19, 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

Chad Robertson aims to be a voice for rural Alabama

Robertson said broadband access is a top concern as he joins the Legislature.

December 1, 2022

Governor awards $26.6 million for broadband to Alabama communities

The expanded broadband service will provide the capability to serve nearly 15,000 additional households, businesses and public facilities.

August 29, 2022

ALFA president reflects on major anniversary milestones

At the Alabama Farmers Federation, we are eager to embrace the opportunities ahead with optimism.

December 2, 2021

Stop with the excuses and expand Medicaid already

"There are no believable reasons left for not expanding Medicaid."

April 20, 2021

Does it take more than money to stay afloat?

“Houston, we have a problem” was a phrase coined on April 14, 1970 by John Swigert, Jr. and James Lowell on U.S.’s Apollo 13 moon flight. The Houston phrase or similar coinage has been used repeatedly by politicians, hospitals and anyone associated with the hospital industry to draw attention to the plight of rural hospitals. There are … Continued

December 11, 2019