opportunity

The American Dream didn’t fail us—our politics did

How opportunity was eroded, faith fractured, and why restoring the Dream requires honest governance instead of political theater again now.

December 2, 2025

Proven program brings new hope, opportunity to young people

Jobs for Alabama Graduates and JAG-VI have both been recognized by Jobs for American Graduates as high performers.

August 16, 2023

Tuberville praises HBCUs in Senate floor speech

“I am proud that the great state of Alabama is home to 13 HBCUs, the most of any state in the nation,” Tuberville said.

September 15, 2021

Expanding broadband access is essential for the American Dream

"Unfortunately, that Dream is being shackled for many Alabamians right now."

July 22, 2021

Business Council of Alabama joins national initiative to address inequality of opportunity

On Thursday, June 25, the Business Council of Alabama announced it is partnering with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce on a national initiative to address inequality of opportunity. BCA will join the U.S. Chamber’s national townhall event on June 25 where business and community leaders will discuss concrete actions that can be taken by government … Continued

June 26, 2020

Merrill response not a surprise

I like John Merrill. I can’t help it. I like people who embrace who they are, imperfections and all, and make a hard run at whatever life they’ve chosen. John Merrill must’ve known in elementary school that he wanted to be a politician, and he’s worked at it every day since. Shaking hands. Remembering people’s … Continued

August 5, 2019

The Poarch Creeks want fairness. Let’s give it to them.

It’s nice to see that the Poarch Band of Creek Indians is suddenly interested in competition. That’s been the go-to talking point of late — “(The tribe) just wants the opportunity to compete for the right to offer similar gaming,” a talk radio show host proclaimed last week. Moments after the PCI CEO was on … Continued

March 26, 2019

A time for lions, not sheep

Every four years, Alabama lawmakers have an opportunity to do bold things that are usually politically impossible in other years of the legislative quadrennium. A few big ideas on the table for 2019 are passing a fuel tax to revamp and expand the state’s infrastructure and offering citizens an opportunity to vote on a gaming … Continued

March 4, 2019

Retiring Republican state senator: Alabama should expand Medicaid

I was born in Delta, Alabama, and I have spent the majority of my life in Lineville, working as a teacher, a coach, and as a state senator in the Alabama Legislature. I served my country in the Alabama National Guard as a Brigadier General and have a strong sense of duty for the state … Continued

October 12, 2018

Efforts underway to reestablish BCA as unifying voice for all businesses

With the changes at the Business Council of Alabama come a once in a generation opportunity to rebuild a, “stronger BCA and a better Alabama,” as stated by Alabama Power Company’s CEO, Mark Crosswhite, in announcing new leadership and governance for the floundering business organization. Those business leaders who joined Crosswhite in the struggle to … Continued

August 20, 2018