Business Collaboration That Empowers Job Creators By Helena Duncan Jan 22, 2026 At the Business Council of Alabama (BCA), we talk a lot about collaboration and partnerships, but I want to take some time today to discuss wh…
News November SNAP benefits being released following government reopening Nathan Prewett Nov 13, 2025 Full Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits are being released by orders of the Alabama Department of Human Resources (DHR)…
News ABC leader suggests changing alcohol policies after Oct. 4 Montgomery shooting Nathan Prewett Updated Oct 30, 2025 Alabama ABC Board Administrator Curtis Stewart suggested a number of changes to Montgomery alcohol sales policies at a request for an opinion …
News The Rural South Institute receives $1.86 million to support Black Belt farmers Nathan Prewett Updated Nov 13, 2025 The Rural South Institute, also known as the Institute, has received a $1.86 million grant to expand its outreach and provide technical assist…
News Government shutdown forces suspension of Novemember SNAP benefits Nathan Prewett Oct 27, 2025 The shutdown of the federal government has forced SNAP benefits for November to be suspended, said a statement from the Alabama Department of …
News Terri Sewell to host 'Hands Off Our Benefits' discussion on Social Security Nathan Prewett Aug 13, 2025 Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07) will host an edition of Terri Talks titled "Hands Off Our Benefits" about proposed cuts to the Social Security Admin…
News Black Belt students take part in rural health programs at UA Nathan Prewett Jul 1, 2025 Students from the Black Belt were among 35 to take part in the University of Alabama (UA) College of Community Health Sciences rural health pr…
National News Appeals court allows Trump to continue collecting tariffs By Brett Rowland | The Center Square Jun 11, 2025 (The Center Square) – An appeals court ruled late Tuesday that President Donald Trump's "Liberation Day" tariffs can remain in place while a l…
National News Citibank reverses course, drops anti- Second Amendment policy By Bethany Blankley | The Center Square contributor Jun 6, 2025 (The Center Square) – Citibank this week dropped a policy it implemented in 2018 restricting the Second Amendment rights of clients.
National News CBO estimates tariffs could reduce federal deficits by $2.8 trillion By Brett Rowland | The Center Square Jun 5, 2025 (The Center Square) – The Congressional Budget Office estimated that President Donald Trump's tariffs could reduce federal deficits by $2.8 tr…