February, 2017 Archives

Governor Bentley Responds to President Trump’s Joint Address
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MONTGOMERY – Governor Robert Bentley on Tuesday released a statement regarding President Trump’s joint address before Congress. The full statement is below: “President Trump deliv…

Governor Bentley Responds to Tragic Accident in Gulf Shores
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MONTGOMERY – Governor Robert Bentley on Tuesday released a statement in regards to the tragic accident in Gulf Shores at the Mardi Gras parade. The full statement is below: “My …

Governor Bentley Awards Grant to Help Alabama Inmates Overcome Substance Abuse Dependencies
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MONTGOMERY (Governor’s Office) – Governor Robert Bentley on Tuesday awarded a $210,605 grant to the Alabama Department of Corrections to continue its drug rehabilitation program. Al…

Governor Bentley Announces Auto Supplier Grupo Antolin to Open Alabama Manufacturing Facility, Creating 150 Jobs in Jefferson County
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MONTGOMERY – Governor Robert Bentley on Tuesday announced that global auto supplier Grupo Antolin plans to invest nearly $10.4 million to establish a manufacturing facility in Jef…

Governor Bentley Deeply Troubled by Ongoing Threats, Authorizes State Resources
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MONTGOMERY – Governor Robert Bentley on Monday released a statement in regard to the ongoing threats to Alabama’s Jewish community and authorizes the use of state resources.…

Governor Bentley Leads Off National Governor’s Association Winter Meeting, Elected to Lead Delta Regional Authority, Discusses Healthcare Repeal and Replacement with President Trump and Cabinet
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WASHINGTON – Governor Robert Bentley returned to Alabama Monday after four days of meetings with the nation’s governors that included in depth discussions with President Trump and…

Governor Bentley Named States’ Co-Chair for Delta Regional Authority
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Governor Robert Bentley on Saturday was named the Delta Regional Authority (DRA) States’ Co-Chair while at the annual National Governor’s Association Winter Mee…

Governor Bentley to Chair Education Workforce Committee During NGA Winter Conference
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Governor Robert Bentley will join 45 other governors in Washington, D.C. this weekend during the National Governors Association (NGA) winter conference. This year, …

Alabama Higher Education Day Rally 2017
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Governor Robert Bentley addressed students at Alabama’s Higher Education Day Rally at the Alabama State House on February 23, 2017.

EXECUTIVE ORDER NUMBER 28
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WHEREAS, the State of Alabama collects sales tax on various goods and items, including groceries; WHEREAS, the sales tax on groceries applies to essentials, such as meat, dairy, fruits …