MONTGOMERY – Ahead of Tuesday’s vote on the House and Urban Development Committee of the House of Representatives, four-year and two-year higher education institutions are united in support of the proposed University of Alabama Research Alliance (AURA).
AURA is currently a component of SB 215, which was passed unanimously by the Senate seven weeks ago. This “transformative” legislation aims to expand the availability of broadband internet services at affordable prices, affordable for every Alabamian.
Sponsored by Senator Del Marsh (R-Anniston) and transported to the House of Rep. Danny Garrett (R-Trussville), SB 215, received a public hearing in the House committee last week. At the time, it was revealed that a replacement version of the bill was in the works to be presented next week.