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Another former BCA staffer heads to governor’s office

Later this week, Gov. Kay Ivey is expected to announce Nathan Lindsay as director of appointments, according to sources close to the governor’s office. Lindsay will be replacing Catherine Gayle Thrash, who has accepted a position at the Department of Revenue as their government relations representative. Lindsay served eight years at the Business Council, where … Continued
June 24, 2019

Five major chambers of commerce join in support of Ivey’s infrastructure plan

Five major chambers of commerce and the Chamber of Commerce Association of Alabama are joining with the Business Council of Alabama to support the Gov. Kay Ivey’s Rebuild Alabama Bill. The Birmingham Business Alliance, Chamber of Commerce of Huntsville/Madison County, Mobile Area Chamber of Commerce, Montgomery Area Chamber of Commerce and the Chamber of Commerce … Continued
March 8, 2019

Another abnormal Alabama superintendent search

Why can’t we just do normal stuff? What is it about government in Alabama — from the governor’s office to the state Legislature to probate judges to boards of education — that requires off-the-wall insanity at every turn? I ask these questions as Alabama’s state school board prepares to select a new state superintendent of … Continued
April 20, 2018

Ethics Commission could pull back veil on BCA conference donations

By Josh Moon Alabama Political Reporter The Alabama Ethics Commission will vote on an opinion Wednesday morning that will change the way multiple-sponsor events report gifts to lawmakers and state employees, a ruling that would close a loophole in Alabama’s ethics laws that has benefited the Business Council of Alabama. For years now, the BCA … Continued
February 7, 2018

BCA home sold to Association of County Commissions’ fund

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter Located at 2 North Jackson St. in Montgomery, The Business Center of Alabama is home to the Business Council of Alabama, which figuratively and literally enjoys a commanding view of the Alabama State House. Given the swagger with which BCA Chairman Billy Canary comports himself, it would be easy … Continued
October 3, 2017

Business Council of Alabama endorses Luther Strange ahead of primary

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Friday, the Board of Directors of the Business Council of Alabama announced that they have endorsed U.S. Sen. Luther Strange in the special primary election runoff for U.S. Senate. BCA Chairman Jeff Coleman said in a statement, “The Business Council of Alabama is proud to endorse U.S. Sen. Luther … Continued
September 4, 2017

Want Mike Hubbard on your voicemail?

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter What’s a convicted felon to do while out on bond? If you’re the disgraced felon, and former Speaker of the House Mike Hubbard, you offer to be “the voice” of products and services. In a letter widely distributed to media companies, Hubbard wrote, “Performing voice-overs for various projects has … Continued
March 16, 2017

Alabama Supreme Court’s Actions: Justice or Machiavellian Scheme

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter The Judicial Inquiry Commission (JIC) and several justices on the Alabama Supreme Court are attempting, it appears, to avoid further unwanted scrutiny of their conduct in the case against Chief Justice Roy Moore. The Commission, commonly referred to as the JIC, is hoping to steer clear of another growing … Continued
October 26, 2016