2014 Archives
Arts Education Month
Proclamations
WHEREAS, the state of Alabama recognizes the arts, defined as dance, music, theatre and visual arts, as a core academic subject and an essential element of a complete and balanced educa…
Alcazar Shrine Temple Day
Proclamations
WHEREAS, ALCAZAR Shrine Temple has 1,000 members located throughout the state of Alabama, and combined with 200 Temples with 190,000 Shriners worldwide, represents several countries; an…
Governor Bentley Declares State of Emergency As Severe Weather Impacts Alabama
Press Releases
Montgomery- Governor Robert Bentley on Monday declared a State of Emergency for all Alabama counties as a result of severe weather impacting the state. “Some of our communities have …
SBA Disaster Assistance Approved for Jefferson and Surrounding Counties
Press Releases
MONTGOMERY – Governor Robert Bentley on Friday announced that Jefferson and surrounding counties are approved for disaster assistance in the form of low-interest rate loans from the U…
Governor Bentley Releases Alabama Water Resources Management Policy Report
Press Releases
MONTGOMERY—Governor Robert Bentley on Thursday released the Alabama Water Resources Management Policy Report. “Water is one of Alabama’s vital natural resources, and it must be ma…
Governor Bentley Signs Education Trust Fund Budget
Press Releases
MONTGOMERY—Governor Robert Bentley on Friday announced that he has signed the FY2015 Education Trust Fund Budget. The education budget was passed April 3, 2014, minutes before the Leg…
Governor Bentley, State Leaders Request Participation in Justice Reinvestment Initiative
Press Releases
MONTGOMERY—Governor Robert Bentley on Tuesday announced Alabama has requested assistance from the Council of State Governments Justice Center, in conjunction with the Pew Charitable T…
Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia Awareness Day
Proclamations
WHEREAS, one in every 2,500 pregnancies are diagnosed with a congenital diaphragmatic hernia; and WHEREAS, since 2000, it is estimated that more than 500,000 babies have been born with …
National Crime Victims’ Rights Week in Alabama
Proclamations
WHEREAS, the National Center for Victims of Crime will partner with the United States Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs and Office for Victims of Crime to celebrate 30 y…