Business Council of Alabama President and CEO William J. Canary has submitted concerns over a proposed Environmental Protection Agency rule that will cost Alabama businesses and consumers at least $5.2 billion in…
Category: Government
Ledbetter and Graham Spar with RFD
On Monday night, Rainsville City Council members Melissa Ledbetter and Joey Graham clashed with Rainsville Fire Chief Thomas Ridgeway over the Fire Departments' request to apply for a grant that could…
4 Alabama Metros Rank in Top 100 of 'America's Smartest Cities'
Four Alabama metropolitan areas ranked among the nation’s 100 “Smartest Cities” in an analysis that examines which metro areas are gaining brainpower in the 21st Century. To compile its list, researcher…
Sylacauga Marble Quarry Venture Plans Rebirth for Alabama White Marble
The belt of white marble that runs beneath this central Alabama city once yielded gleaming columns, panels and other architectural elements found in monuments, government buildings, hotels and banks across the…
Alabama's October Unemployment Rate Drops to 6.3%
Governor Robert Bentley on Friday announced that Alabama’s preliminary, seasonally adjusted October unemployment rate is 6.3%, down from September’s rate of 6.6%. October’s rate represents 133,470 unemployed persons, compared to 140,555…
Governor Robert Bentley Signs Proclamation for Small Business Saturday
Governor Robert Bentley on Wednesday signed a proclamation formally declaring November 29 as Small Business Saturday in Alabama. Small Business Saturday is designed to celebrate and support small businesses and the…
Who’s Who of Entire U.S. Economy Urges Congress to Pass Tax Extenders
More than 500 organizations representing millions of individuals and the entire U.S. economy on Tuesday joined the Business Council of Alabama in urging Congress to pass needed tax extenders during the…
Matt Sharp Runs First BOE Meeting as Newly Elected Chairman
The DeKalb County Board of Education met on Tuesday at the Activities Building. A number of topics were addressed, including: Election of Board Officers Valley Head makes a presentation for an…