Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act

The State Broadband Office is taking public comment on broadband needs in Arkansas. read more >

New solar plants will help offset the loss of the two coal plants, which are set to close in 2028 and 2030. read more >

Between the 2021 Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act and the state's efforts to allot more funding for roads and highways, ArDOT's funding for its projects is increasing by about $500 million per year. read more >

A new proposed new state funding formula would route broadband grants only to internet service providers that can cover 25% of the upfront costs, possibly leaving out smaller providers. read more >

The households lack access to broadband with speeds adequate for learning and working. read more >

The amount adds to $203.5 million it received from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act in January. read more >

Last year’s gas and grid shortcomings echoed this month: Instruments froze, output plunged, and burn-offs spewed greenhouse gases into the sky. read more >

The state will receive $100 million in federal funding “right off the bat” for broadband deployment through the Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act that President Joe Biden signed on Nov. 15. read more >

The windfall is expected to provide $3.6 billion for Arkansas roads and $278 million for bridge repair and replacement. read more >