Stadthagen to BCA: UAW’s Alabama expansion is an attempt to hijack state’s success
Alabama House Majority Leader Scott Stadhagen spoke to the Alabama Business Council on Tuesday about the UAW's looming threat to Alabama's “crown jewel” industry. In his speech, Rep. Stadthagen (R-Hartselle) drew on his own experience to explain the seriousness of the situation the state's auto manufacturing industry is currently facing. “I'm really passionate about this,” […]
UAW boss: Ivey, BCA is mounting ‘more vocal’ offense to union campaign in Alabama than faced other Southern states
Sean Fain, president of the United Auto Workers (UAW), told National Public Radio: Unionizing the South After a big win at Volkswagen in Chattanooga, Tennessee, last week, the union is next turning its attention to Alabama, Fain told NPR. The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has ruled that workers at a Mercedes-Benz plant in Vance, […]
BCA launches Working for Alabama statewide ad campaign to promote ‘historic’ workforce transformation effort
As the “Working for Alabama” legislative package moves through the state Legislature to address the various workforce and economic development opportunities currently facing the state, the Business Council of Alabama is running a statewide campaign featuring digital ads, billboards and video endorsements from leaders. Our first video features a leader who has been involved in […]
Albritton offers insight into general fund budget decision-making philosophy at BCA
State Sen. Gregg Albritton addressed the Alabama Business Council in Montgomery on Tuesday morning, providing his perspective on the 2024 session, which is currently in its final stages, and his outlook for the 2025 General Fund budget, which he oversees in the Alabama Senate. Last week, the Alabama Senate approved a fiscal year 2025 general […]
BCA endorses Kelvin Datcher in Alabama HD52 special election
Of the seven candidates vying for the Alabama House of Representatives' 52nd District seat, Kelvin Dutcher is billed as pro-jobs, pro-business by the Business Council of Alabama (BCA) and is officially endorsed by the council's political arm, Progress PAC. “Progress PAC is proud to support leaders who are focused on growth and solutions and committed […]
Singleton talks workforce development and economic results in BCA address
In a speech Tuesday at the Business Council of Alabama (BCA), state Sen. and Senate Minority Leader Bobby Singleton said that to continue to advance Alabama's global competitiveness, It outlined the need for inclusive workforce development, equitable economic growth, and significant investment in broadband infrastructure. . “Thank you for your leadership and all you have […]
Speaker Ledbetter to BCA: Workforce challenges to receive legislative attention â ‘This is a new Alabama’
On Tuesday morning, House Speaker Nathaniel Ledbetter addressed the Alabama Business Council, highlighting the various economic and workforce challenges the Alabama Legislature is tackling in the 2024 session, and how the state can achieve significant results. I shared what I've been up to. Ledbetter (R-Rainsville), who is currently serving his second term as House speaker, […]
BCA endorses Jeana Ross in upcoming special election for House District 27
The Business Council of Alabama (BCA) announced Tuesday that the board of directors of BCA's pro-jobs political affiliate, Progress PAC, has endorsed Gina Ross in the Alabama House District 27 special election. Mr. Ross previously served as Secretary of the Alabama Department of Early Childhood Education, where he oversaw a major expansion of the state's […]
BCA endorses Jeana Ross in upcoming House District 27 special election
The Business Council of Alabama (BCA) today announced that the Board of Directors of Progress PAC, BCA's pro-jobs political affiliate, has endorsed Gina Ross in the Alabama House District 27 special election. Mr. Ross previously served as Secretary of the Alabama Department of Early Childhood Education, where he oversaw a major expansion of the state's […]
Reed details legislative approach to building the Alabama workforce of tomorrow in BCA talk
Alabama Senate President Pro Tem Greg Reed (R-Jasper) addressed a group of business leaders Tuesday morning highlighting the challenges, achievements and opportunities facing state lawmakers as they enter the third week of the 2024 legislative session. shared about. She builds on the approach of her colleagues to date on key legislative priorities, including Senate-led efforts […]
