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Almost two-thirds of the money is designated toward water, sewer and broadband. The rest will go toward public health.
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Ivey orders flags to be flown at full staff for Trump inauguration
Gov. Ivey joins Trump, GOP governors at Mar-a-Lago to discuss key policies
Gov. Ivey mourns security detail member Justin Williams, 42, succumbed to cancer
Ivey opens applications for Alabama’s new CHOOSE Act school choice program
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- Legislature
Ledbetter shuts down D.C. rumors: “I’ve got the job I want”
Proposed bill would protect pharmacists who recommend off-label meds
State Rep. files bill to untax eyeglasses, contacts
Pre-filed bill would require timely wheelchair repairs
NAALC asks lawmakers to prioritize workers, families in 2025 Legislative Session
- Economy
Workers overwhelmingly vote to unionize at Tuscaloosa chemical plant
Small businesses struggle to fill job openings as labor market remains tight
Commerce Secretary Ellen McNair talks first year in office, 2025 plans
Sweet Grown Alabama changes membership levels to flat $100 annual fee
Manufacture Alabama highlights 2024 successes in workforce and advocacy
- National
Tuberville praises Hegseth in secretary of defense confirmation hearing
Figures to serve on key House committees, Sewell makes history with subcommittee leadership
Sen. Britt talks hopes for Laken Riley Act, Trump’s second term
Sen. Tuberville introduces bill to fight “swatting”
Alabama leaders push to bring U.S. Space Command back to Huntsville
- Education
AFP-Alabama applauds the opening of Education Savings Accounts applications
Alabama considers new education funding models to address inequalities
Alabama exploring expanding Pre-K program to home-based settings
Vouchers reduce school funding without lowering fixed costs: EPI report
Google gives $1 million to Stillman Cybersecurity Clinic in memory of Dr. Kevin Harris
- Health
PEEHIP board talks 2024 finances, “treacherous waters” ahead
White Lightning: Inside Alabama’s raw milk “secret society”
New billboard urges Medicaid expansion to save Alabama hospitals
Analysis | Rural hospitals closure crisis: Alabama’s healthcare safety net at risk
Analysis | Alabama’s Medicaid expansion: Dispelling API’s myths and fears
- Opinion
broadband stories
Infrastructure
The nine grants, totaling $24.72 million, were awarded to broadband providers across the state to support projects in unserved or underserved areas.
Infrastructure
The $18.4 million in funding will expand access to high-speed internet at HBCUs and Minority Serving Institutions in Alabama.
Opinion
Alabama is serving as an example of how to do it the right way.
Infrastructure
The state estimates the new infrastructure will connect 55,000 households and businesses to high-speed internet access.
Legislature
Shaw has spent 30 years in the technology sector as well as six years on the Hoover City Council.
Infrastructure
ADECA awarded these grants in the latest round of Broadband Accessibility Act Funding in August 2022.
Legislature
Ivey highlighted "failing schools," broadband access and prisons as major issues the new class of legislators will have to address.
Infrastructure
Gov. Kay Ivey on Monday kicked off the first of a series of statewide meetings on broadband.
State
Lawmakers emphasized allocating remaining ARPA funds, addressing gaming, and changing the way registrars are handled.