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Special Session begins Wednesday

The 2019 regular legislative session began on Tuesday, but following the adjournment of her state of the state address Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey called a special session to address Alabama’s infrastructure issues. The regular session has been recessed until March 19. Only one of the regular sessions’ 30 legislative days has been used. The special … Continued
March 6, 2019

Gas tax opponents hold rally in Montgomery

Saturday, the Conservative Coalition held a rally in front of the State House in Montgomery to express their opposition to Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey’s plan to raise gas taxes on Alabama motorists by ten cents a gallon. Dr. Lou Campomenosi with the Coalition for Common Sense emceed the event. He said that the Alabama Business … Continued
March 4, 2019

David Cole, Molly Cagle join BCA Government Affairs team

A new senior vice president and vice president of government affairs were announced by the Business Council of Alabama. David Cole is now senior vice president of government affairs, and Molly Cagle is vice president of government affairs. The duo was announced on Feb. 28 and joined the council on the same day as part … Continued
March 4, 2019

BCA commends Gov. Ivey’s infrastructure plan

Gov. Kay Ivey announced her new Rebuild Alabama Infrastructure Plan on Wednesday in Maplesville, Alabama. The plan aims to raise the state’s motor fuels tax to invest in infrastructure in order to further economic development and ensure the safety of Alabamians. The Business Council of Alabama commended Ivey for the plan, saying the state’s transportation … Continued
February 28, 2019

Shelby taps committee staffer Dayne Cutrell as new chief of staff

Alabama’s senior U.S. Sen. Richard Shelby has hired a new chief of staff. Shelby announced Monday that he’s selected Dayne Cutrell, a native of Mobile who previously worked as a top aide to Shelby on the Senate Appropriations Committee, to serve as his chief of staff beginning Jan. 1, 2019. Cutrell worked most recently as … Continued
December 18, 2018

Shelby’s Chief of Staff Katie Britt chosen to lead Business Council of Alabama

Friday, U.S. Senator Richard Shelby, R-Ala., announced the departure of his chief of staff, Katie Boyd Britt, following the official notice of her decision to serve as President and CEO of the Business Council of Alabama, a non-partisan business association representing companies throughout the state. “Katie Britt is an exceptional choice to serve as CEO … Continued
December 7, 2018

A final vote on Britt at BCA set for December

A vote by the entire board of the Business Council of Alabama on Dec. 7 is expected to confirm Katie Britt as President and CEO of the influential business organization. BCA’s executive committee in October voted unanimously to recommend Britt as the next chief of the organization, and those close to the process believe her … Continued
November 29, 2018

Source: BCA selects Katie Britt as new president, CEO

After interviewing top-tier candidates to fill the role of leading the Business Council of Alabama into the future, the executive committee on Tuesday selected Katie Britt to serve as the organization’s new president. “After interviewing three candidates today, the executive committee unanimously voted to offer the position of president of the Business Council of Alabama … Continued
October 30, 2018

BCA announces search criteria for new President and CEO

The Business Council of Alabama on Monday posted it’s search criteria for a new president and CEO. The posting will close on Oct. 8, 2018, at noon. https://www.bcatoday.org/bca-announces-search-criteria-for-new-president-and-ceo/ Those close to the process say the new Executive Committee doesn’t have a pre-chosen individual and that Alabama Power Company CEO Mark Crosswhite who leads the group … Continued
September 18, 2018

Labor Day’s forgotten meaning still hotly debated

Labor Day is intended to be a tribute to the labor movement and, “is dedicated to the social and economic achievements of American workers,” according to the U.S. Department of Labor’s website. Today, in Republican-dominated states, labor unions are seen as an enemy to free enterprise. David Macaray writing for CounterPunch suggests it’s not the … Continued
September 3, 2018