2013 Archives
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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…
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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, …
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Governor Bentley Statement Following Oklahoma Tornado
Statements
MONTGOMERY – Governor Robert Bentley issued a statement following the deadly tornado that struck Oklahoma on Monday afternoon.
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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…
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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 …
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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…
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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…