November, 2016 Archives
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Governor Bentley Issues Statewide State of Emergency Due to Deadly Storms
State of Emergency
MONTGOMERY – Governor Robert Bentley on Wednesday issued a State of Emergency following deadly storms Tuesday night and additional severe weather Wednesday. Alabama has experienced se…
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Governor Bentley Awards $1.3 Million in Grants for Counties in West Alabama
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EPES (Governor’s Office) – Governor Robert Bentley on Tuesday awarded four Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) totaling $1.3 million to communities in Greene, Marengo and Sumt…
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2016 State Christmas Tree Arrival
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The state’s 2016 Christmas tree is an Eastern Red Cedar from the Feathers Properties in Bullock County.
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Governor Bentley Issues Statement in Response to Complaint Filed by Ray Lewis
Statements
MONTGOMERY – Governor Robert Bentley on Wednesday released a statement regarding the complaint filed by Ray Lewis, the former Chief of Governor’s Security Detail. The Governor 
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Governor Bentley’s Attorney John Neiman Issues Statement in Response to Complaint filed by Ray Lewis
Statements
MONTGOMERY – Attorney John Neiman, who represents Governor Bentley, on Wednesday, released a statement regarding the complaint filed by Ray Lewis, the former Chief of Governor’s…
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Small Business Saturday
Proclamations
Proclamation By the Governor of Alabama WHEREAS, the State of Alabama believes that small businesses are the backbone of our economy and the glue that holds communities together; and WH…
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Governor Robert Bentley Encourages Alabamians to Support Small Business Saturday
Press Releases
MONTGOMERY– Governor Robert Bentley on Monday signed a proclamation formally declaring November 26th as Small Business Saturday in Alabama. Small Business Saturday is designed to cele…
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Governor Bentley Approves $690,000 in Emergency Funding for Firefighting Efforts
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MONTGOMERY – Governor Robert Bentley on Monday announced that he has approved $690,000 in emergency funds to support the efforts of the Alabama Forestry Commission (AFC) and fire depa…
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Governor Bentley Announces Grant for Blount County
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MONTGOMERY (Governor’s Office) – Governor Robert Bentley on Monday awarded a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) to the Town of Hayden. The grant award totaling $345,000 will b…