July, 2015 Archives

ACOM Scholarship Announcement
Videos
Governor Robert Bentley joins other officials to announce that Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Alabama will provide $3 million in scholarships in partnership with the Alabama College of Osteo…

Governor Bentley Named Vice Chair of the National Governors Association Education and Workforce Committee
Press Releases
MONTGOMERY—Governor Bentley on Saturday was named vice chair of the National Governors Association (NGA) Education and Workforce Committee by NGA Chair Utah Governor Gary Herbert and …

Governor Bentley Highlights Gulf State Park Project at 2015 National Governors Association Summer Meeting
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WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, W.Va.– Governor Robert Bentley on Friday highlighted the Gulf State Park Project as an innovative strategy for tourism and economic development at the…

Governor Bentley Creates Office of Broadband Development
Press Releases
MONTGOMERY— Governor Bentley on Thursday signed an Executive Order creating the Office of Broadband Development. “The Office of Broadband Development allows Alabama to more effectiv…

Alabama’s June Unemployment Rate is 6.1%
Press Releases
MONTGOMERY – Governor Robert Bentley announced Friday that Alabama’s preliminary, seasonally adjusted June unemployment rate is 6.1%. “Even though our unemployment rate remained u…

EXECUTIVE ORDER NUMBER 10
Executive Orders
WHEREAS, the provisions of Section 31-2-41 and Section 31-2-77, Code of Alabama (1975), authorize the Governor of Alabama to establish additional Alabama medals and decorations upon the…

EXECUTIVE ORDER NUMBER 9
Executive Orders
WHEREAS, Broadband access has become an essential element of economic vitality and sustainability for new and existing industries, attracting and retaining well-paying jobs, increasing …

Governor Bentley Appoints Matthew Brown to the Alabama State Board of Education
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MONTGOMERY – Governor Robert Bentley on Thursday announced the appointment of Matthew Brown of Fairhope to the Alabama State Board of Education. Brown replaces Al Thompson, who was ap…

Governor Bentley Addresses Congress on Alabama’s Prison Reform Efforts
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WASHINGTON, D.C.—Governor Robert Bentley on Tuesday testified before the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee to highlight Alabama’s prison reform efforts. “Prison refo…

Governor Bentley Proclaims Tuesday “Go Set a Watchman Day” in Alabama
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MONTGOMERY— To celebrate the book release of Alabama author Harper Lee’s latest novel, Governor Robert Bentley announced on Monday that Tuesday, July 14, 2015, is proclaimed “Go S…