Is it finally spring yet?
The winter of 2014 was long, cold and rainy for many of us, but the end is in sight. The first day of spring was three weeks ago, which means… Read More
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News
This week’s edition of BCA’s Washington Briefing has been published. (4/7/14-4/11/14)
Published weekly when Congress in session, the Washington Briefing is your link to the halls of Congress for the most current information that affects Alabama businesses and industries.
Education
New Department of Education assessment begins this month
The Alabama State Department of Education has announced a new measure of student assessment -“ACT Aspire” – which will begin on April 28. As part of PLAN 2020, the State… Read More
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Democratic Mid-Term Pay Bill Filibustered by Senate Republicans
U.S. Senate Republicans today filibustered a Democratic pay bill that is backed by President Barack Obama and designed to attract votes in the mid-term elections. Sixty votes were needed to… Read More
BCA Capitol Briefing
This week’s editions of BCA’s Capital and Washington Briefings have been published. (3/31/14-4/414)
The Capital Briefing is a weekly digest of action taken on legislation of interest to business and is published weekly during regular and special sessions of the Alabama Legislature. It… Read More
News
Senator Thanks BCA Committee Members for TBORII Passage
State Senator Roger Bedford today thanked Business Council of Alabama Governmental Affairs Committee members for successful passage of Taxpayers Bill of Rights II legislation and for blocking efforts to repeal… Read More
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U.S. Representative expresses concern over OSHA auto-part supplier inspections
U.S. Rep. Martha Roby has expressed concern that the Obama Administration’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration is targeting Alabama automobile plants for safety tours by inspection groups that will include… Read More
News
This week’s edition of BCA’s Washington Briefing has been published. (3/24/14-3/28/14)
Published weekly when Congress in session, the Washington Briefing is your link to the halls of Congress for the most current information that affects Alabama businesses and industries.
Member Spotlight
Honda Alabama Celebrates Company’s 20 Million Hondas Made In The U.S.A.
Membership Spotlight Business Council of Alabama member Honda Manufacturing of Alabama recently celebrated the assembly of the 20 millionth vehicle by Honda associates across the country. “There isn’t one particular… Read More
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BCA Calls On Congress To Pass Critical Transportation Investment
The Business Council of Alabama and 30 Chambers of Commerce and similar statewide business associations has signed a position statement urging Congress to pass critical transportation infrastructure legislation. Congress faces… Read More