Infrastructure 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. StaffDecember 13, 2022
State Legislative panel talks 2023 priorities with county commissions Lawmakers emphasized allocating remaining ARPA funds, addressing gaming, and changing the way registrars are handled. Jacob HolmesDecember 8, 2022
Legislature Chad Robertson aims to be a voice for rural Alabama Robertson said broadband access is a top concern as he joins the Legislature. Jacob HolmesDecember 1, 2022
Elections Constitutional amendments now in effect Alabama voters passed all 10 amendments on the ballot, plus the first-ever recompilation of the state Constitution. Jacob HolmesNovember 29, 2022
Infrastructure Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law sends nearly $3B to Alabama Most of the money will go toward replacing or improving roads and bridges in the state. Jacob HolmesNovember 21, 2022
Infrastructure Montgomery extends internet network to Auburn to expand digital access Extending to the Auburn area saves money for local broadband networks and allows them to expand their service coverage area. StaffNovember 17, 2022
Infrastructure Sewell announces $34 million in USDA funding to expand rural internet access The grant will connect 4,646 people, 154 farms, 96 businesses, and three public schools to high-speed internet. StaffNovember 4, 2022
Elections What are the amendments on Alabama’s 2022 ballot? Ten amendments and a constitutional proposal seek to change and update the Alabama Constitution. Jacob HolmesOctober 11, 2022
Infrastructure Ivey announces $82 million “middle mile” broadband expansion About 13 percent of the state doesn’t currently have access to the FCC definition of broadband. Jacob HolmesSeptember 28, 2022
Infrastructure 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. StaffAugust 29, 2022