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Five surprising secrets for high school seniors

It’s the time of year that high school seniors are learning where they will (or won’t) spend their next four’ish years.
March 26, 2026

Diversity: The key to business success in the coming years

Diversity and inclusion aren’t just important ideals for businesses in 2020, they might just be the lifeblood that sustains your business moving forward.  That was the overriding message from a panel discussion on engaging diversity during the Business Council of Alabama’s Engage Alabama event. The discussion, moderated by Natalie Kelly, the head of corporate responsibility … Continued
August 28, 2020

2019 Legislative Session deserves a solid C-

After the closing of the 2019 Legislative Session, both House Speaker Mac McCutcheon and Senate President Pro Tem Del Marsh gave the session high marks. When judging the success-failure of a legislative session, it is elementary to understand a few key factors. Never confuse activity with accomplishments. Never judge legislation by its intentions. Never believe … Continued
June 10, 2019

Commission on Higher Education focuses on making college more affordable

At the quarterly meeting for the Alabama Commission on Higher Education on Friday, Commission members focused on easing the path to college for more students by making higher education more affordable. “Student success is crucial in continuing Alabama’s economic momentum,” said Commission Executive Director Jim Purcell. Next year’s education budget, the largest in state history, … Continued
June 10, 2019

Common Core is a failed, Obama-era relic that must come to a quick and immediate end

Alabama took a strong step toward independence in its public schools this week when the State Senate approved legislation to repeal the Obama-era curriculum mandates known by most as Common Core. Everyone agrees that Alabama needs strict academic standards that our children must meet. It is vital to economic development, it is vital to our … Continued
March 22, 2019