Déjà Vu as Short-Term Spending Bill Eyed
Congress’ primary job between now and Sept. 30 is to keep the government funded but with only 14 legislative working days between now and then, it will take some type… Read More
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2016 Special Session Kills Lottery, Passes Medicaid Patch and Debt Repayment
The 2016 special legislative session that began Aug. 15 and ended Sept. 7 saw the introduction of 59 bills in the House and 39 in the Senate. Two were the… Read More
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Obama Signs Anti-Manufacturing ‘Blacklist’ Rule
President Obama signed an executive rule on Aug. 25 that will drive another stake through the heart of world-leading American manufacturing by requiring firms to report past labor law violations… Read More
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U.S. Rep. Gary Palmer Addresses BCA Members in Conference Call
U.S. Gary Palmer this week updated Business Council of Alabama members about his efforts on federal spending and taxes, executive branch regulatory activity, and Social Security solvency. Rep. Palmer, R-Hoover,… Read More
Small Business
BCA to Award 2017 South Alabama Corporate Football Sponsorship
The Business Council of Alabama is offering one small business the opportunity to be awarded a University of South Alabama Football Corporate Sponsorship for the 2017 season. To apply, Alabama… Read More
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BCA Creates Congressional Business Whip Subcommittee
The Business Council of Alabama has created a select subcommittee of the BCA’s Federal Affairs Committee consisting of members from across Alabama to promote Alabama business interests. The inaugural meeting… Read More
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2016 Special Legislative Session on Lottery, Gaming, Medicaid, BP Spill Money Commences
The House elected Rep. Mac McCutcheon as House speaker on Monday to start the 2016 special legislative session called by the governor and the Alabama Legislature began committee hearings today… Read More
Member Spotlight
Southern Research Soars With New NASA Contract of Nearly $10 million
In a March interview, Southern Research President and CEO Art Tipton, Ph.D., discussed how the Birmingham research organization has been involved with space exploration and the National Aeronautics and Space… Read More
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Seafaring and Shipping Support Jobs Await Recruits
Want to go to sea? Or maybe support seagoing vessels in welding, pipefitting, or plumbing jobs? There are numerous jobs in the maritime trade in the Mobile area that awaiting… Read More
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The BCA’s Annual Conference Informed, Challenged, and Entertained
POINT CLEAR, Ala. – The Business Council of Alabama’s 2016 Governmental Affairs Conference held Aug. 5-7 included updates on important education efforts, legislative action, a national economic report, and informative… Read More