May, 2013 Archives

Governor Bentley Signs Medicaid Reform Bill & New Executive Order Aimed at Further Increasing Savings
Press Releases
MONTGOMERY – Governor Robert Bentley on Thursday held a ceremonial bill signing for Senate Bill 340, a measure that will help increase efficiency in Alabama Medicaid while also he…

Let’s Move! Day
Proclamations
WHEREAS, Camp Faith Pine Mountain Enrichment Services, Inc., is celebrating 14 years of service providing positive and enriching activities to children and youth in Harris, Meriwether, …

Chess Day
Proclamations
WHEREAS, chess has been played for centuries by millions of people around the world and is one the greatest of mind sports; and WHEREAS, the game of chess was a favorite pastime of seve…

National Missing Children’s Day
Proclamations
WHEREAS, according to the U.S. Department of Justice, an estimated 800,000 children are reported missing each year; and WHEREAS, on average, approximately 2,000 children are reported mi…

Alabama Ready to Assist Oklahoma as Needed in Tornado Recovery
Press Releases
MONTGOMERY – Governor Robert Bentley on Tuesday said various state agencies in Alabama are in contact with their counterparts in Oklahoma to offer any assistance needed in the rec…

Governor Bentley Statement Following Oklahoma Tornado
Statements
MONTGOMERY – Governor Robert Bentley issued a statement following the deadly tornado that struck Oklahoma on Monday afternoon.

Governor Bentley Statement on House Decision on Executive Amendment
Statements
MONTGOMERY – Governor Robert Bentley on Monday issued a statement after the Alabama House of Representatives rejected an executive amendment on the Alabama Accountability Act. Th…

Caribbean Heritage Month
Proclamations
WHEREAS, the state of Alabama is home to many individuals of diverse cultures, heritages and backgrounds, which make our state unique and endearing to all; and WHEREAS, immigrants from …

Alabama Employees Health and Fitness Day
Proclamations
WHEREAS, the National Association of Health and Fitness is presenting Global Employee Health and Fitness Month from May 1 through May 31, 2013; and WHEREAS, the Alabama Governor’s Com…

Governor Bentley Editorial: Executive Amendment Needed to Improve Alabama Accountability Act
Press Releases
“All children deserve a quality education, no matter where they’re from and no matter how much money their parents make. I believe this is something on which we can all agr…