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
Infrastructure Broadband expansion to reach “every Alabama address” within six years The FCC is mandating 100 percent coverage of internet with download speeds of at least 25 megabits per second. Jacob HolmesAugust 25, 2022
Infrastructure ALM director: Alabama cities are bouncing back better than before The Alabama League of Municipalities executive director said cities are taking advantage of federal dollars to make improvements to quality of life. Jacob HolmesAugust 18, 2022
Legislature Legislature addresses primary issues, League of Municipalities says The primary issues for municipalities, including broadband and waste infrastructure, were addressed in meaningful ways, executive director Greg Cochran said. John H. GlennMay 10, 2022
Infrastructure Governor Ivey transfers funds for broadband expansion ADECA will deploy the funds in the coming months through grant programs to help expand access to high-speed internet service. StaffMarch 24, 2022
Opinion Opinion | Alabama’s early broadband planning, investments paying dividends today We have invested in a state-of-the-art mapping process that will be key to unlocking where we invest our money in the future. Clay ScofieldMarch 17, 2022