1+ week, 4+ day ago   (535+ words) Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall believes that the construction of new data centers can be an economic opportunity for Alabama if it’s done in a responsible way. The issue of new data center construction has been divisive as several cities…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago   (514+ words) A new science and technology plan for the state of Alabama identifies key areas of growth for research, workforce and commerce in the next five to seven years. Citing the plan is a requirement for... A new science and technology…...

2+ mon, 3+ week ago   (948+ words) Google announced Monday it will invest $1.5 billion to expand its Jackson County data center campus over the next two years, marking one of the largest economic development investments in Northeast Alabama history. The expansion, which will take place through 2027, builds…...

3+ mon, 3+ week ago   (243+ words) NEW FLORENCE — Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe on Wednesday afternoon announced Google will invest $15 billion into a data center in Montgomery County. This is the second data center under construction in the county, the other operated by Amazon. Kehoe championed the…...

4+ mon, 1+ week ago   (57+ words) A Montgomery man is one of five finalists in a national business contest, and he needs your votes to win. First Alert Desk: Montgomery entrepreneur in final 5 for national award Southern Classic Food Group announces expansion in Pike County $5K reward…...

4+ mon, 1+ week ago   (301+ words) Alabama AI officer Aaron Wright began work Monday April 27 as the state’s first Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer, a newly created position housed within the Alabama Office of Information Technology. Wright, who has more than 25 years of experience in health care…...

4+ mon, 1+ week ago   (441+ words) Trade groups are encouraging greater collaboration between data center developers and local communities, arguing that open communication and clear expectations are key to ensuring successful projects and long-term economic benefits. In an industry-backed overview of data center development, trade groups…...

4+ mon, 3+ week ago   (487+ words) As Congress considers how best to address online safety for minors, the recent advancement of the App Store Accountability Act out of the House Energy and Commerce Committee marks an important step. Lawmakers should now move this legislation to the…...

5+ mon, 1+ week ago   (735+ words) Alabama’s economic future depends on one simple reality: opportunity must be accessible to every Alabamian, no matter where they live. In today’s economy, that access is increasingly defined by connectivity. High-speed internet is no longer a luxury – it is foundational…...

5+ mon, 2+ week ago   (695+ words) On Monday, Governor Kay Ivey announced that the Trump administration has approved Alabama’s final Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment (BEAD) Program proposal, which now officially unlocks nearly $460 million in grants to bring high-speed internet to the last unserved corners of…...