AL SJR8

Urges Alabama's Congressional Delegation to support federal programs enhancing broadband internet development in rural areas of the state.

Identifies that thousands of Alabamians in rural areas lack access to broadband internet services despite federal initiatives to build necessary infrastructure.

References United States Department of Agriculture offering between $40 and $50 million dollars to rural carriers investing in broadband internet expansion.

Requests delegation members to actively advance Alabama as a pilot state in federal broadband internet expansion programs to enable rural residents to participate in economic and civic life beyond their geographic region.