President Trump recently announced Paul Atkins as his choice to lead the US Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC). The appointment of Atkins, which is pending confirmation by the U.S. Senate, is a significant development for businesses and consumers in Alabama. In announcing the pick, President Trump hailed his new SEC nominee as a “proven leader […]

Alabama’s approach to economic development receives high praise from corporate leaders around the globe, and rightfully so. The reasons for our success are straightforward: a top-down vision and an unwavering commitment to partnerships. Governor Kay Ivey’s administration has repeatedly displayed a willingness to “look around the corner,” which has paid dividends in our industrial recruitment […]

Last week I received an email that included the gaming legislation we have all been hearing so much about. For many of my colleagues, whether they vote yes or no, this will be the most difficult vote they make all session. Whether gaming conflicts with personal values or awarding licenses in the state is an […]

Responsible energy and infrastructure development can help create jobs, support local businesses and industries while attracting new ones to our state, and strengthen Alabama’s entire economy. However, there is a major roadblock standing in the way of these critical efforts: Our broken, far-too-complicated federal permitting process. The permitting and approvals process for new infrastructure and […]