House Passes School Flexibility Act
The Alabama House of Representatives on Thursday passed HB 84 by Rep. Chad Fincher, R-Semmes. The bill, known as the Local Control School Flexibility Act, passed by a vote of… Read More
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Education
Chairman of BCA’s Education and Workforce Preparedeness Committee, Bob Powers quoted in a New York Times story discussing Pre-k.
The chairman of the Business Council of Alabama’s Education and Workforce Preparedness Committee, Bob Powers, is quoted in today’s New York Times, on what Alabama’s business community in partnership with… Read More
Education
Senate Committee Approves School Flexibility Act
On a vote of 9 to 0, the Senate Education committee gave a favorable report to SB 54, by Sen. Bill Holtzclaw, R-Madison, which is known as the Local Control… Read More
BCA Tuesday Meetings
Senate President Pro Tem Del Marsh at the BCA Tuesday Morning Legislative Leadership Meeting (Video Highlights)
Senate President Pro Tem Del Marsh today (Feb. 12) predicted a successful legislative session that should include passage of government efficiency measures, education initiatives, and fulfillment of a promise to… Read More
Education
Business Community’s Top Priorities Spotlighted in Governor’s State of the State Address
The business community found much to like in Gov. Robert Bentley’s 2013 State of the State Address, which was delivered in the packed Old House Chamber of the Alabama Capitol… Read More
Q & A
Carl Jamison Takes Advocacy Seriously
The Business Council of Alabama’s new chair is Carl Jamison, managing partner of JamisonMoneyFarmer in Tuscaloosa. He answered some questions about the value of advocacy. Why is it important for… Read More
Small Business
Regulatory relief bill passes House committee, good for business
Alabama businesses are one step closer to seeing regulatory relief from state government thanks to the Red Tape Reduction Act, or HB 101, sponsored by Rep. April Weaver, R-Brierfield, which… Read More
Education
House Committee Approves School Flexibility Act
The House Education Policy Committee today gave a favorable report to HB 84, known as the Local Control School Flexibility Act. Sponsored by Rep. Chad Fincher, R-Mobile, the bill would… Read More
Education
Fighting for our Children’s Future
When the 2013 regular session of the Alabama Legislature convenes tomorrow, the Business Council of Alabama will be vigorously engaged on a number of issues from economic development to healthcare… Read More
News Releases
Applications Being Taken for Prestigious Manufacturing Awards Program
Applications are being taken for the 2012 Alabama Manufacturer of the Year Awards program, presented by the Business Council of Alabama and the Alabama Technology Network. This is the 13th… Read More