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Governor Bentley: Alabama Has Not Received a Single Required Report on Refugees; States Are Excluded in Vetting Process by the Obama Administration
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MONTGOMERY— In yet another letter to White House Administration officials, Governor Robert Bentley on Wednesday reiterated his ongoing concerns and increased frustration with the Obam…
Planned Parenthood Southeast Assures Governor Bentley Compliance with State Law
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MONTGOMERY—Alabama’s Planned Parenthood affiliate in an agreement filed Monday has assured Governor Robert Bentley that it is in compliance with Alabama law and does not participate…
Governor Bentley Requests Information from White House on Refugee Reception Program in Alabama
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MONTGOMERY—Governor Robert Bentley on Wednesday sent a letter to White House Chief of Staff Denis McDonough and another federal official with the United States Department of State req…
Governor Bentley Calls For Increased Security at College Football Games
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MONTGOMERY – Governor Robert Bentley on Friday announced increased security for Saturday’s major college football games in Alabama. The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) w…
Alabama’s October Unemployment Rate Falls to 5.9%
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MONTGOMERY – Governor Robert Bentley on Friday announced that Alabama’s preliminary, seasonally adjusted October unemployment rate is 5.9%, down from September’s rate of 6.0%, and…
Governor Bentley Informs President of Decision to Refuse Resettlement of Syrian Refugees in Alabama
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MONTGOMERY—Governor Robert Bentley on Tuesday sent a letter to the President informing him of the Governor’s decision not to participate in the resettlement of Syrian refugees. Addi…
Governor Bentley Signs Executive Order Preventing Executive Branch Agencies from Assisting in Resettlement Efforts of Syrian Refugees in Alabama
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MONTGOMERY—Governor Robert Bentley on Monday signed an executive order directing all executive branch agencies to utilize all lawful means necessary to prevent the resettlement of Syr…
Governor Bentley Refuses Syrian Refugees Relocating to Alabama
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MONTGOMERY—Governor Robert Bentley on Sunday announced he is refusing Syrian refugees relocating to Alabama. “After full consideration of this weekend’s attacks of terror on i…
State of Alabama Signs MOU with DOJ on Motor Voter Compliance
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MONTGOMERY–Governor Robert Bentley on Friday announced that the state of Alabama has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) …
Governor Bentley Announces $21 Million for Gulf Restoration Projects in Alabama
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MONTGOMERY- Governor Robert Bentley on Tuesday announced the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) has approved more than $21 million for five Alabama projects that address high …