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Austal USA-Built Ship Assists in Mediterranean Rescue

6 days ago

Austal USA-Built Ship Assists in Mediterranean Rescue

The Mobile-built USNS Trenton (T-EPF 5) Expeditionary Fast Transport ship assisted in an ocean rescu...

Our Roads, Our Future, Our Responsibility

May 18, 2018

Our Roads, Our Future, Our Responsibility

The Business Council of Alabama and the Alliance for Alabama’s Infrastructure along with more than 4...

Traffic Congestion and Safety are also Serious Issues for Alabama’s Road and Bridge System

May 17, 2018

Traffic Congestion and Safety are also Serious Issues for Alabama’s Road and Bridge System

When considering our road and bridge problems across the state, most people will quickly name the ro...

Voter Registration Deadline is May 21 for the June 5 Primaries

May 16, 2018

Voter Registration Deadline is May 21 for the June 5 Primaries

The Business Council of Alabama urges Alabama voters to exercise their right and obligation to vote ...

Infrastructure is More than Just Pavement – It’s Waterways and Ports, Too

May 16, 2018

Infrastructure is More than Just Pavement – It’s Waterways and Ports, Too

When the topic of infrastructure is discussed, many people think of roads, bridges, and perhaps even...

Issue Spotlight: Transportation and Infrastructure

Our Roads, Our Future, Our Responsibility

May 18, 2018

Traffic Congestion and Safety are also Serious Issues for Alabama’s Road and Bridge System

May 17, 2018

Infrastructure is More than Just Pavement – It’s Waterways and Ports, Too

May 16, 2018

Facebook Page Features Bad Road Conditions Across Alabama

May 15, 2018

National Infrastructure Week Elevates Infrastructure as a Critical Issue

May 14, 2018

BCA Praises Governor Ivey’s Emphasis on Legislative Cooperation to Ensure Alabama’s Infrastructure Readiness

June 9, 2017

Governor Ivey Joins BCA and Alliance for Alabama’s Infrastructure in Celebrating Infrastructure Week

May 17, 2017

Congressman Rogers Promises Federal Infrastructure this Fall

May 10, 2017

Local and National Speakers Highlight Alabama’s Road Needs and Solutions

February 15, 2017

BCA Capital Briefing

Final Week of the 2018 Session

March 30, 2018 Comments Off on Final Week of the 2018 Session

The Legislature completed its 2018 regular session on Thursday, departing early in order to campaign …
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Week 11 of the 2018 Session

March 23, 2018 Comments Off on Week 11 of the 2018 Session

BCA Washington Briefing

Manufacturers Gain on Better Joint-Employer Standard at the NLRB

4 days ago Comments Off on Manufacturers Gain on Better Joint-Employer Standard at the NLRB

In a win for manufacturers, National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) Chairman John Ring said the NLRB …
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BCA Participates in U.S.-Canada Trade Conference

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Capital Insights

Capital Insights – Series 3: Episode 14 – Featuring Sen. Clay Scofield

March 14, 2018

Capital Insights – Series 3: Episode 13 – Featuring Rep. Donnie Chesteen

March 13, 2018

Capital Insights – Series 3: Episode 12 – Featuring Rep. Jim Hill

March 9, 2018

Capital Insights – Series 3: Episode 11 – Featuring Sen. Cam Ward

March 6, 2018

Capital Insights – Series 3: Episode 10 – Featuring Steve Pelham

February 27, 2018

Capital Insights – Series 3: Episode 9 – Featuring Rep. Bill Poole

February 20, 2018

Capital Insights – Series 3: Episode 8 – Featuring Rep. Nathaniel Ledbetter

February 14, 2018

Capital Insights – Series 3: Episode 7 – Featuring Sen. Greg Reed

February 13, 2018

Capital Insights – Series 3: Episode 6 – Featuring Sen. Arthur Orr

February 6, 2018

Capital Insights – Series 3: Episode 5 – Featuring Rep. Mike Jones

January 31, 2018

Capital Insights – Series 3: Episode 4 – Featuring Sen. Jabo Waggoner

January 30, 2018

Capital Insights – Series 3: Episode 3 – Featuring Rep. Steve Clouse

January 23, 2018

Austal USA-Built Ship Assists in Mediterranean Rescue

6 days ago Comments Off on Austal USA-Built Ship Assists in Mediterranean Rescue

The Mobile-built USNS Trenton (T-EPF 5) Expeditionary Fast Transport ship assisted in an ocean rescue of asylum seekers in distress in the Mediterranean Sea, saving the lives of 41 people and recovering 12 bodies, according to a U.S. Sixth Fleet statement. The rescue underscores the value, flexibility, and speed of …

BCA Statement on the Death of J.B. Brand, Jr.

3 weeks ago Comments Off on BCA Statement on the Death of J.B. Brand, Jr.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 29, 2018 Business Council of Alabama President and CEO William J. Canary issued a statement following the news of the death of J.B. Brand, Jr., a co-founder of the BCA: “We at the Business Council of Alabama are deeply saddened at the death of J.B. Brand, …

Statement from the BCA Chairman on “Planning our Future”

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 21, 2018 MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Executive Committee and Officers of the Business Council of Alabama met today in a face-to-face discussion entitled “Planning our Future.” Now is the time for our organization to create its own plan of action for our future governance and leadership. …

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Tax Reform is Nearing Completion; We want your thoughts

December 4, 2017 Comments Off on Tax Reform is Nearing Completion; We want your thoughts

The U.S. House and Senate have passed their versions of tax reform legislation, an historic endeavor that might not come around for another generation. Early Saturday, the Senate voting 51-49 passed its version of the legislation, which had previously passed the House. Alabama’s two U.S. senators, Richard Shelby and Luther …
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Get your information…loud and clear

May 3, 2016 Comments Off on Get your information…loud and clear
BCA 2015 was a tremendous success!

August 18, 2015 Comments Off on BCA 2015 was a tremendous success!
BCA Member Companies Come in Many Shapes and Sizes

May 4, 2015 Comments Off on BCA Member Companies Come in Many Shapes and Sizes
Being prepared makes a huge difference

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Episode 12: Interview with Neeysa Biddle, CEO of St. Vincent’s Health System

December 22, 2015 Comments Off on Episode 12: Interview with Neeysa Biddle, CEO of St. Vincent’s Health System

Episode 12: Interview with Neeysa Biddle, CEO of St. Vincent’s Health System – Leah Garner, Director of Government Affairs and Advocacy sits down with Neeysa Biddle to discuss the changing landscape in healthcare, Medicaid expansion, and much more… Listen Now Subscribe in another RSS reader
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Episode 11: Two Minute Tuesday with Senate Pro Tem Del Marsh

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Episode 10: Tuesday Morning Briefing with Speaker Hubbard

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Episode 9: Conference Call on Ex-Im Bank Reauthorization

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Episode 8: Network Security for Small Businesses

February 24, 2015 Comments Off on Episode 8: Network Security for Small Businesses