Historic Alabama Tax Tribunal Begins on Wednesday
An independent state and local tax appeals process that was a major goal of the Business Council of Alabama for at least a dozen years begins operating Wednesday under the… Read More
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Resolve to Kick 2015 Off With Fun Weight-Loss Promise
Start the New Year off right and join Scale Back Alabama, a statewide weight-loss contest for Alabamians who want to get healthy and have competitive fun at the same time…. Read More
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U.S. Senator Shelby Says Congress Must Tackle Spending
U.S. Sen. Richard Shelby today said he hopes Congress returns to Washington, D.C., with a Republican majority after the November elections and begins to address the nation’s spending and tremendous… Read More
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More Time Given for Public Comment on Onerous Proposed Carbon Rules
Reacting to business and political objection, the Environmental Protection Agency today added 45 days to its original Oct. 16 deadline to comment about proposed, stringent, and onerous carbon emission rules… Read More
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Birmingham Vies for World Games in 2021; Decision in January; Impact Could be $250 million
A vice president and general counsel for Business Council of Alabama member Hibbett Sports Inc. is part of the effort to land the 2021 World Games for Birmingham. Birmingham attorney… Read More
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Guest Blog- The Export-Import Bank: Fostering the Spirit of Enterprise for Women
The U.S. Chamber’s International Affairs Division and its Center for Women in Business today joined with Women in International Trade (WIIT) to host three women-owned businesses whose owners gave testament… Read More
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Export-Import Bank Head Touts Bank’s Benefits, Urges Charter Renewal
HOMEWOOD – U.S. Rep. Spencer Bachus encouraged Alabama political and business leaders when he predicted Wednesday that the House of Representatives will extend the charter of the Export-Import Bank of… Read More
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Urge Congress to Support the Export-Import Bank and Keep Alabamians on the Job
With less than a month remaining before the U.S. Export-Import Bank’s operating charter expires, congressional action is needed in order for Alabama companies to continue exports and keep their employees… Read More
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Opposition to Misguided Job-killing EPA Regulations Urged
The Environmental Protection Agency wants business and individuals to pay more for electricity and reduce current supply capacity by enforcing ill-advised and disastrous proposed greenhouse gas regulations for U.S. electric… Read More
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Government Board Seeks to Reverse 30 Years of Working Labor Practice
The National Labor Relations Board’s general counsel proposes to overturn 30 years of labor relations practice by reversing joint-employer standards definitions, making it easier for organized labor to coerce bargaining… Read More