Josh Carples

Alabama receives federal approval to deploy $1.4 billion broadband expansion plan

October 17, 2024

MONTGOMERY — Alabama’s proposal for deploying $1.4 billion in funds to further expand high-speed internet has received approval today from the National Telecommunications and Information Administration. The funding, which comes through the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment program, or BEAD, was initially announced in 2023. As part of the federal requirements, Alabama and the other […]

Videos: ADECA grants help fund EV chargers

August 5, 2024

ADECA grants help fund electric vehicle chargers at the Montgomery Regional Airport and Montgomery Whitewater. Learn more about ADECA’s EV programs at https://adeca.alabama.gov/ev/

Governor awards $11.2 million to boost EV charging availability on Alabama interstates

July 1, 2024

MONTGOMERY — Gov Kay Ivey has awarded 14 grants totaling $11.2 million to ensure Alabama is poised to accommodate electric vehicles as they continue to make their way onto the state’s roads. Thirteen of the grants will be used to provide electric vehicle charging stations at fueling stations off the state’s interstate systems. Another grant, […]

A Legacy of Progress: ADECA releases 2023 Annual Report

April 30, 2024

The numerous programs managed by ADECA have a significant impact on Alabama’s communities and residents in many ways. The achievements made in 2023 certainly continued to uphold and advance ADECA’s Legacy of Progress here in Alabama. The Communications and External Affairs team presents this annual report to give a snapshot of the many ways that […]

VIDEO: Broadband Capital Projects Fund announcement with Gov. Ivey

March 12, 2024

On Feb. 27, 2024, ADECA joined Governor Kay Ivey and other leaders at the State Capitol to announce grants from Capital Projects Fund grant program. The grants, totaling $148.3 million, were awarded for 66 projects that will provide almost 54,000 households, businesses and community institutions with access to high-speed internet.

VIDEO: Grants from ADECA help upgrade Weathington Park in Section, AL

March 4, 2024

ADECA administered two Recreational Trails Program grants to help make improvements at Weathington Park, located in the town of Section, AL.

VIDEO: Alabama Anchor Institution/Middle Mile grant announcements with Governor Kay Ivey

February 12, 2024

On Feb. 5, 2024, ADECA joined Governor Kay Ivey and other leaders to announce grants from the Alabama Anchor Institution/Middle Mile Grant Program. The grants, totaling $188.4 million, were awarded to 12 internet service providers to install more than 4,000 miles of “middle-mile” projects throughout Alabama.

Save the Date! Alabama BEAD Initial Proposal and Alabama Statewide Digital Opportunity Plan Public Webinar

November 15, 2023

Please save the date to join representatives from the Alabama Digital Expansion Division of the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA) for a webinar next Monday, November 20th, from 2pm-3pm. At the webinar, ADECA will provide an overview of the recently-released Alabama BEAD Initial Proposal Volume 1 and Volume 2 as well as […]

Public state surplus property online auction begins Saturday

October 18, 2023

MONTGOMERY – Laptops, office furniture, vehicles, boats and even some vending machines are among the lots up for bid in the next online state surplus property auction starting this Saturday, Oct. 21. The Surplus Property Division of the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs is hosting the online auction via GovDeals.com from 7:30 a.m. […]

ADECA publishes its 2022 Annual Report

June 6, 2023

Each year, ADECA publishes a report highlighting how our programs benefit the lives of Alabama residents all across the state. The 2022 ADECA Annual Report is now available on our website. With seven main divisions administering a wide array of programs, ADECA continues #ImpactingAlabama in a variety of ways, including supporting broadband expansion, upgrading infrastructure, […]