1+ hour, 44+ min ago  (560+ words) Across Alabama, residents aren't necessarily saying "no" to data centers. They're asking questions. How much water will they use? Will they be noisy? Where should they be built? And perhaps most importantly, how can communities welcome new investment without changing…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago  (682+ words) As communities across Alabama grapple with the growth of artificial intelligence infrastructure and large-scale data centers, Birmingham has approved a zoning ordinance city officials say creates some of the state's strongest regulations for future hyperscale facilities. The Birmingham City Council…...

1+ mon, 4+ 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…...

2+ mon, 4+ day ago  (533+ words) At the intersection of U. S. Highway 80 and Alabama Highway 21, in a wooded corner of northeast Lowndes County, a Houston-based developer has been quietly assembling the land for what could become one of the largest industrial projects in county history. The developer…...

2+ mon, 1+ 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…...

2+ mon, 3+ 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…...

3+ mon, 5+ day ago  (717+ 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…...

3+ mon, 5+ day 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…...

4+ mon, 2+ week ago  (258+ words) On Thursday, the Alabama Senate passed HJR51, a joint resolution establishing a Study Commission on Artificial Intelligence and Children's Internet Safety. The resolution, sponsored by State Rep. Robbins (R-Sylacauga) and a group of co-sponsors, creates a commission tasked with studying the…...

4+ mon, 2+ week ago  (244+ words) Valentine's Day may be a season for romance, but Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall says it's also a prime time for online scammers. Marshall is urging residents to use extreme caution on online dating platforms, warning that scammers often pose…...