2016 Archives
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Alabama’s April Unemployment Rate Falls to 6.1%
Press Releases
MONTGOMERY – Governor Robert Bentley on Friday announced that Alabama’s preliminary, seasonally adjusted April unemployment rate is 6.1%, down from March’s rate of 6.2%. “Every …
![Alabama Governor Robert Bentley signs HB238, Erin's Law, sponsored by state Representative Terri Collins during a ceremonial bill signing in the Old House Chamber at the State Capitol in Montgomery on Tuesday, May 17, 2016. Joining Governor Bentley and Rep. Collins for the signing were members of the Governor’s Task Force on Prevention of Sexual Abuse of Children which suggested the legislation. (Governor's Office, Daniel Sparkman)](../../../../assets/2016/05/DI6T2197-375x250.jpg)
Governor Bentley Holds Ceremonial Bill Signing for House Bill 238
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MONTGOMERY — Governor Robert Bentley on Tuesday held a ceremonial bill signing for House Bill 238. This legislation is a result of recommendations from the Governor’s Task Force on …
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Governor Bentley Announces $15 Million Awarded for Pre-K Grants
Press Releases
MONTGOMERY– Governor Robert Bentley on Tuesday announced over 150 new grants that will provide more than 2,700 additional Alabama four-year-olds with access to high-quality, volun…
![Alabama Governor Robert Bentley tours United Cerebal Palsey of Birmingham before announcing a statewide employment summit for Alabamians with disabilities. The Governor’s Summit on Disability Employment, scheduled for October 2016, is designed to connect companies with individuals with disabilities who are unemployed or under employed despite their ability, desire, and willingness to work. Friday, May 13, 2016. (Governor's Office, Daniel Sparkman)](../../../../assets/2016/05/DI6T2083-375x250.jpg)
Governor Bentley Announces Summit on Disability Employment
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BIRMINGHAM—Governor Robert Bentley on Friday joined Alabama Labor Commissioner Fitzgerald Washington and Alabama Mental Health Commissioner Jim Perdue to announce a statewide employ…
![Governor Robert Bentley enjoys a few moments with students at Madison City Schools First Class Pre-Kindergarten Center in Harvest, Ala., Monday, April 4, 2016. Gov. Bentley has proposed an increase in funding of Pre-K by $20 million in the Education Trust Fund to the Legislature. (Governor's Office, Jamie Martin)](../../../../assets/2016/05/25638679583_f8d30e014f_o-375x250.jpg)
Alabama’s Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten Program Continues to Lead the Nation in Quality for the Tenth Year in a Row
Press Releases
MONTGOMERY— Alabama’s First Class Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten Program continues to lead the nation in quality for the tenth year in a row, according to a new study released Thursday…
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Governor Bentley Releases Opinion Article About Great State 2019 Plan
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Last August, while most of the attention in our state’s capital city was focused on the upcoming second Special Session and looming budget crisis, Alabama Department of Corrections Co…
![Alabama Governor Robert Bentley announces a new partnership between the Alabama National Guard, Alabama Department of Education, Alabama Community College System and Geneva County Board of Education to co-use the Fort Fred M. Fleming Armory in Geneva for the National Guard and Career Technical Education for Geneva County students. Monday, May 9, 2016. (Governor's Office, Daniel Sparkman)](../../../../assets/2016/05/DI6T1617-375x250.jpg)
Governor Bentley Announces Alabama National Guard/Education Partnership for Geneva County
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GENEVA—Governor Robert Bentley on Monday announced a new partnership for Geneva County students to utilize the Geneva County Armory as a Career Technical Education Center (CTE). “Wo…
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Alabama State Employee Recognition Week
Proclamations
Proclamation By the Governor of Alabama WHEREAS, the State of Alabama is served by approximately 30,000 loyal and dedicated state employees in many essential areas, including supporting…
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EXECUTIVE ORDER 16, Amendment Number 1
Executive Orders
By virtue of the authority vested in me by law, I hereby amend Executive Order Number 16, executed March 14, 2016, by adding the following paragraph to clarify the intent regarding the …
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Provider Appreciation Day
Proclamations
Proclamation By the Governor of Alabama WHEREAS, the Alabama Partnership for Children and other organizations nationwide are recognizing child care providers on this day; and WHEREAS, o…