2015 Archives
National Economic Development Publication Names Alabama the 2015 State of the Year
Press Releases
MONTGOMERY—Governor Bentley on Wednesday announced that Business Facilities magazine has selected Alabama as its 2015 State of the Year after landing many coveted economic development…
Governor Bentley Issues a State of Emergency for Flooding from Excessive Rains
State of Emergency
Montgomery – Governor Robert Bentley on Thursday announced he has issued a State of Emergency for all Alabama counties for flooding as a result of the excessive rain that has fall…
Governor Bentley’s 2015 Christmas Message
Videos
Alabama Governor Robert Bentley delivers a Christmas message to the citizens of Alabama. Friday, December 25, 2015. (Governor’s Office, Daniel Sparkman)
Governor Bentley Announces “Open Alabama” Re-Launch, Updates to State’s Quarter-Century Old System on Track to Save Taxpayers Millions with Long Overdue Software Upgrade
Press Releases
MONTGOMERY—Governor Robert Bentley on Friday announced Alabama’s vital transparency tool for taxpayers, Open Alabama, the state’s online checkbook, is live and operational as part…
Alabama’s November Unemployment Rate is 6.0%
Press Releases
MONTGOMERY – Governor Robert Bentley on Friday announced that Alabama’s preliminary, seasonally adjusted November unemployment rate is 6.0%. “We are coming closer and closer to hi…
Governor Bentley Releases Statement in Support of Senator Shelby and Senator Sessions Vote on the Omnibus Bill
Statements
MONTGOMERY–Governor Robert Bentley on Thursday issued a statement regarding Alabama Senators intention to vote on the Congressional Omnibus Appropriations Bill. “As Alabama̵…
EXECUTIVE ORDER NUMBER 11, Amendment Number 1
Executive Orders
WHEREAS, the Alabama Department of Human Resources (“DHR”) was created and authorized under section 38-2-1, et seq., of the Code of Alabama; WHEREAS, on August 14, 2015, through Exe…
Agriculture Disaster Designation Approved for 25 Alabama Counties
Press Releases
MONTGOMERY – Governor Robert Bentley on Thursday announced that 25 Alabama counties have been approved for a Secretarial Natural Disaster Designation from the United States Department…
Governor Bentley to Alabama Department of Revenue: No Additional Fee on God Bless America License Plate
Press Releases
MONTGOMERY—Governor Robert Bentley on Wednesday announced there will be no additional fee for Alabamians who choose the God Bless America license plate. “Approximately 1.1 million A…
Governor Bentley Issues Statement on USDOT Investigation
Statements
MONTGOMERY–Governor Robert Bentley on Wednesday issued a statement regarding the U.S. Department of Transportation’s announcement of an investigation into the closure of Ala…