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Elected officials like me must continue to support policies and initiatives that prioritize rural broadband.
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- Elections
- Governor
Gov. Ivey appoints Sen. Greg Reed as senior advisor to Workforce Transformation
Gov. Ivey awards grants to assist assault and domestic violence victims
Gov. Ivey launches poll to name turkeys for Alabama’s 76th annual pardoning
Gov. Ivey honors Alabama veterans, reflects on father’s WWII service
Ivey appoints new member to USA Board of Trustees
- Legislature
Alabama Senate GOP votes today on new president pro tempore leadership
State Rep. Hill files bill to split session in two
Birmingham mayor pushes for voter decision on gun permit laws
Matt Woods announces bid for Alabama Senate District 5 seat
Sen. Coleman pre-files bills to combat excessive use of force by police
- Economy
Opinion | Trump 2.0 will uplift Alabama’s economy
Alabama AG praises injunction against protections for migrant farmworkers
Gov. Ivey declares Saturday after Thanksgiving “Small Business Saturday”
PARCA: Tax revenues continue to rise, leveling out post-pandemic
Alabama Realtors release October economic and real estate report
- National
Alabama lawmakers criticize Biden’s pardon of son Hunter
Aderholt discusses key takeaways from FY 2025 appropriations bill
Rep. Jerry Carl talks Farm Bill, “head-spinner” return for Trump
Sens. Britt, Tuberville request report on federal funding for health providers
Sens. Britt, Tuberville vote against Ukraine debt forgiveness
- Education
Huntsville Library moving animated Disney movies after policy changes
Trump’s plans for the Department of Education may reshape Alabama’s school system
AEA announces Team Alabama, Team Auburn “Be a Champion and Read” winners
Troy University announces new Ph.D., master’s programs
Bill would reward teachers for “American exceptionalism” training
- Health
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
Alabama hospitals work to address IV shortage following hurricane
- Opinion
internet stories
Infrastructure
The funds will focus on “last-mile” projects that provide connections to homes and businesses.
Infrastructure
There is a reason that fiber is considered the gold standard of broadband infrastructure.
State
AFN provides critical middle-mile connectivity to last-mile providers and community anchor institutions.
Opinion
Let’s not slow down as we continue to push our way to the finish line. Let’s strike the iron while it's hot.
Congress
The event will bring together families enrolled in the Affordable Connectivity Program and participating internet service providers.
Infrastructure
The grants, totaling $188,453,905, were awarded to 12 internet service providers.
Infrastructure
Ivey discussed high-speed internet expansion in DeKalb and Jackson Counties.
Infrastructure
Gov. Ivey, speakers and residents of Cullman and Winston counties participated in a ceremonial groundbreaking.
Governor
Ivey announced the statewide progress being made in expanding high-speed internet.