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Governor Bentley Establishes State Implementation Committee for Every Student Succeeds Act
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MONTGOMERY—Governor Robert Bentley on Thursday announced he has established a state implementation committee for the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA). ESSA replaces the No Child Left…
Governor Bentley Visits Holman Prison for Update on Disturbances
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ATMORE – Governor Robert Bentley on Tuesday met with prison officials and other state officials to get an update on two disturbances that have occurred in the last three days at the W…
Alabama’s January 2016 Unemployment Rate is 6.2%
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MONTGOMERY – Governor Robert Bentley on Monday announced that Alabama’s preliminary, seasonally adjusted January 2016 unemployment rate is 6.2% “We remain committed to lowering Al…
Governor Bentley Establishes Governor’s Office of Minority Affairs
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MONTGOMERY–Governor Bentley on Wednesday signed an Executive Order creating the Governor’s Office of Minority Affairs (GOMA). The State of Alabama has a strong population of div…
Governor Bentley Issues Statewide State of Emergency Due to Expected Impact of Severe Weather
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MONTGOMERY –Governor Robert Bentley on Tuesday declared a statewide State of Emergency in anticipation of severe weather moving through Alabama. The National Weather Service has for…
Governor Bentley Announces Introduction of Alabama Prison Transformation Initiative Act
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MONTGOMERY—Governor Robert Bentley on Tuesday announced the introduction of the Alabama Prison Transformation Initiative Act. The legislation will provide for the construction of four…
Alabama Medicaid Transformation RCO Program Approved for 1115 Waiver
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MONTGOMERY—Governor Robert Bentley on Tuesday announced the Alabama Medicaid Agency’s regional care organization plan, to provide medical care to most Alabamians on Medicaid, has be…
Governor Bentley Authorizes Emergency Funding for TB Response Efforts in Perry County
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MONTGOMERY – Governor Robert Bentley on Friday announced he has authorized emergency funding for the Alabama Department of Public Health’s (ADPH) ongoing response efforts to the Tub…
Governor Bentley Launches Great State 2019 Plan to Leave Lasting Legacy on Alabama
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MONTGOMERY—Governor Bentley on Tuesday held his annual State of the State address launching his 2016 legislative agenda and strategic plan through 2019. Alabama will celebrate its 200…
Alabama’s December 2015 Unemployment Rate is 6.2%
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MONTGOMERY – Governor Robert Bentley on Friday announced that Alabama’s preliminary, seasonally adjusted December 2015 unemployment rate is 6.2%. “In January 2015, econ…