2016 Archives
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Touring Hackleburg 5 years Later
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Alabama Governor Robert Bentley signs an Executive Order creating the Alabama Disaster Recovery and Resiliency Task Force at the Hackleburg Market & Cafe joined by state and local …
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EXECUTIVE ORDER NUMBER 19
Executive Orders
WHEREAS, the recovery from disasters has cost the citizens of the state of Alabama hundreds of millions of dollars over the last decade; WHEREAS, the cost of responding to and recoverin…
![Alabama Gov. Robert Bentley signs an Executive Order creating the Alabama Disaster Recovery and Resiliency Task Force at the Hackleburg Market & Cafe joined by state and local officials on Wednesday, April 27, 2016, the five year anniversary of the devastating tornadoes that tore a path through Alabama, killing 254 people, and almost leveling the town of Hackleburg. The task force will make recommendations to the Governor regarding strategic, long-term reforms and find ways to enhance the efficient and cost-effective delivery of emergency management services in Alabama. (GovernorÕs Office, Jamie Martin)](../../../../assets/2016/04/Hacklelburg-375x250.jpg)
Governor Bentley Highlights Recovery Effort on Five Year Anniversary of April 2011 Tornadoes
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HACKLEBURG – As Alabama continues to rebuild and recover after deadly tornadoes devastated more than half of Alabama’s counties on April 27, 2011, Governor Robert Bentley on Wednesd…
![Alabama Governor Robert Bentley signs an Executive Order establishing the Health Literacy Partnership of Alabama in his office at the State Capitol in Montgomery on Wednesday, April 20, 2016. Joining Governor Bentley are members of the group which will recommend ways to improve the health literacy of Alabamians. (Governor's Office, Daniel Sparkman)](../../../../assets/2016/04/26480710411_e7237b512d_o-375x250.jpg)
Governor Bentley Establishes Health Literacy Partnership of Alabama
Press Releases
MONTGOMERY– Governor Robert Bentley announced on Tuesday that he has signed an executive order establishing the Health Literacy Partnership of Alabama. The Health Literacy Partner…
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Governor Bentley Releases Statement on Death of Former Alabama Chief Justice Perry Hooper Sr
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MONTGOMERY–Governor Robert Bentley on Sunday released a statement on the death of former Alabama Chief Justice Perry Hooper Sr. “I am saddened to hear of the passing of form…
![A Polaris Industries, Inc. off road vehicle is parked near the state during an announcement the company will expand production facilities in Huntsville, Ala., Friday, Jan. 9, 2015. At full capacity the site will employ up to 2,000 people. With Gov. Bentley are Polaris Executive Vice President-Global Operations Engineering Ken Pucel, center, and Huntsville Mayor Tommy Battle, right. The new 600,000 square-foot facility will focus on off-road vehicle production and will feature flexible manufacturing capabilities that support Polaris' growth through continuous improvement, commitment and operations. (Governor's Office, Jamie Martin)](../../../../assets/2016/04/16241231495_09a968e311_o-375x250.jpg)
2015 Economic Development Projects Yield 20,000 New Jobs Across Alabama with $7 Billion in Investment
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MONTGOMERY– Alabama attracted more than $7 billion in capital investment in 2015, along with nearly 20,000 new and future jobs, as the state’s economic development team secured …
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Governor Bentley Responds to Auditor Zeigler
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MONTGOMERY– Governor Robert Bentley on Friday responded to an order to appear from Auditor Jim Zeigler. “The appropriate legal process is through the Alabama Ethics Commission where…
![Alabama Governor Robert Bentley meets with leaders in education and tours Monroeville Elementary School, Monday, March 21, 2016, in Monroeville, Ala. The school provides an outstanding educational experience for more than 600 students in Pre-Kindergarten through 4th grade. Gov. Bentley discussed many issues affecting education in rural Alabama, particularly the lack of high-speed, high-capacity internet, or broadband, and the need to expand Alabama's First Class Pre-K program. (Governor's Office, Jamie Martin)](../../../../assets/2016/04/25669827340_4f6321a240_o-375x250.jpg)
Governor Bentley Praises Passage of Teacher Pay Raise Bill
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MONTGOMERY–Governor Robert Bentley on Thursday praised the passage of legislation that provides a pay raise for teachers and other support personnel. “Alabama’s future sits in cla…
![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/2016/04/25636627534_24722ab33b_o-375x250.jpg)
Governor Bentley Releases Statement on Passage of the Education Trust Fund Budget
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MONTGOMERY–Governor Robert Bentley on Tuesday issued a statement on the final passage of the Education Trust Fund Budget. The budget is the largest one passed since 2008. “A quality…