Thankfully the rain moved out and the 2025 Truck Driving Championship was held in Birmingham on Saturday, May 3rd. Forty-four drivers from across the Southeast gathered at Thompson Tractor Company to compete in the event, which is held each year to thank these men and women for all the hard…

This week the Alabama legislature completed Days 28 and 29 of the 2025 session, and they will return next Wednesday, May 14, for the final Day 30 (Sine Die). The legislature left a seven-day gap between the 29th and 30th days in case they want to override Governor Ivey’s veto…

This week the Alabama legislature completed Days 26 and 27 of the 2025 session. The legislature now has three days remaining of the (maximum) 30-day session. The legislature is now expected to meet for two days next week, and then return on Wednesday, May 14 for the final day (Sine…

Alabama Cement Shipments Start 2025 in Positive TerritoryData recently released by the United States Geological Service showed cement shipments increased by 6.9% in January 2025 compared to the same period in 2024. Theincrease month over month breaks a four-month downward trend the state had been in since August 2024. Looking…

After severe weather forced us to postpone, the Alabama Concrete Industries Association held its 2025 Annual Business Meeting at Greystone Country Club in Birmingham on Thursday, April 24th. The meeting began at 10:30am with presentations of the ACIA Foundation scholarships, the Sam Reed Memorial Scholarship, the 2025 Chairman’s Award, Ronald…

This week the Alabama legislature completed Days 24 and 25 of the 2025 session. The legislature now has five days remaining of the (maximum) 30-day session. The session is expected to wrap up on Thursday, May 8. Legislative leaders have indicated that next week will be a two-day legislative week…

This week the Alabama legislature completed Days 22 and 23 of the 2025 session. The legislature now has seven days remaining of the (maximum) 30-day session. The session is expected to wrap up in early-to-mid May. Details of this week’s notable action and news items are provided below. Floor Action…

This week the Alabama legislature completed its second week of the 2025 session. The legislature was in session for a three-day week, convening on the House and Senate floor on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday with committee meetings primarily on Wednesday. The legislature is now into the final third of the…

This week the Alabama legislature returned from its second break of the 2025 session. The legislature was in session for a two-day week, convening on the House and Senate floor on Tuesday and Thursday with committee meetings primarily on Wednesday. The legislature is now scheduled to complete the remaining half…

Alabama Cement Shipments End Year Lower Than 2023 Data recently released by the United States Geological Service showed cement shipments declined by 16% in December 2024 compared to the same period in 2023. The state saw tonnage contract for four consecutive months and end the year 1.1% lower than 2023….

This week the Alabama legislature returned from last week’s break to complete the sixth week of the 2025 session. The legislature was in session for a three-day week, convening on the House and Senate floor on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday with committee meetings largely on Wednesday. As part of the…

This week the Alabama legislature completed the fifth week of the 2025 session. The legislature was in session for a three-day week, which means they were on the House and Senate floor on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday with committee meetings largely on Wednesday. As previously mentioned, the legislature will be…

November Shipments Contract for Third Consecutive MonthData recently released by the United States Geological Service showed cement shipments declined by 13% in November 2024 compared to the same period in 2023. The tonnage is the third lowest total in 2004, and the state has now seen a drop for 3…

This week the Alabama legislature completed its third week of the 2025 session. This week the legislature was in session for a traditional “two day week”, which means they were on the House and Senate floor on Tuesday and Thursday and held committee meetings on Wednesday. As has been previously…

This week the Alabama legislature completed its second week of the 2025 session. The legislature held another three-day week in anticipation of taking off two weeks in March for Spring Break (the weeks of March 10 and March 24). The legislature has now completed six days out of a possible…