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MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Alabama Public Service Commission last week reacted to expensive federal energy mandates and helped Alabama manufacturers by approving a 2 percent rate decrease for Alabama Power… Read More
LONG TERM HIGHWAY BILL CRUISES THROUGH WASHINGTON – A new five-year, $305 billion highway bill became law on Friday, the first in 10 years with long-term funding that enables solid planning… Read More
The Business Council of Alabama has expanded its “Small Business Game Changer” contest to include two tickets for Saturday’s SEC Championship Game in Atlanta. One small business entrant that completes… Read More
The deadline is Dec. 18 for nominations for Alabama Manufacturer of the Year Awards presented by the Alabama Technology Network and the Business Council of Alabama. The ATN and BCA… Read More
SENATE HOPES SYMBOLIC VOTE AGAINST OBAMA CLIMATE RULE WILL SEND A MESSAGE TO OTHER WORLD LEADERS – The Senate this week voted 52-46 to block President Barack Obama’s highest-profile climate regulation,… Read More
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Business Council of Alabama recently participated in a summit with veterans groups and employers to encourage the hiring of military veterans and to showcase resources for… Read More
EX-IM BANK REAUTHORIZATION TAKES A RIDE ON THE TRANSPORTATION BILL – The doors to the Export-Import Bank of the United States soon could reopen for export financing after important congressional action… Read More