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Executive Amendment will Help Public Schools Improve While Ensuring Greater Fiscal Responsibility
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MONTGOMERY – Governor Robert Bentley on Wednesday announced an upcoming executive amendment that will help public schools improve while also allowing the state to make greater pro…

Governor Bentley Signs Gulf State Park Legislation, Discusses Restoration Projects
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GULF SHORES – Governor Robert Bentley on Tuesday signed Senate Bill 231, which will lead to improvements at Gulf State Park, including a lodge and meeting facility that will help …

Governor Bentley Announces 254 Road and Bridge Projects as Part of Rural Assistance Match Program
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MONTGOMERY – Governor Robert Bentley on Monday announced more than 250 road and bridge improvement projects that will now be able to move forward in rural counties thanks to the R…

Automotive Supplier to Expand in Enterprise, Create More New Jobs
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ENTERPRISE – Governor Robert Bentley joined officials of HS Automotive Alabama, Inc., on Monday to announce that the company will invest $12 million to expand its facility in Ente…

Governor Bentley Signs Best Interests of the Child Act of 2013
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MONTGOMERY – Governor Robert Bentley on Wednesday held a ceremonial bill signing for Senate Bill 307, a measure that helps expedite the process for children to be adopted into per…

State Finance Director to Accept New Position
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MONTGOMERY – Governor Robert Bentley announced on Friday that State Finance Director Dr. Marquita Davis will soon accept a new position as Executive Director of the Jefferson Coun…

Governor Bentley Welcomes New Expansion at Mercedes-Benz
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TUSCALOOSA COUNTY – Governor Robert Bentley on Wednesday joined executives from Mercedes-Benz U.S. International to break ground on a $70 million expansion at the MBUSI campus in …

Governor Bentley Announces Funding for New Coastal Restoration Projects
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MONTGOMERY – Governor Robert Bentley on Wednesday announced that Alabama will receive nearly $100 million in funding for three proposed coastal restoration projects as part of the…

Alabama’s Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten Program Leads Nation in Quality Once Again
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MONTGOMERY – A new study released Monday shows Alabama’s First Class Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten Program continues to lead the nation in quality. Alabama is one of only four…

SBA Disaster Assistance Approved for Walker & Surrounding Counties
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MONTGOMERY – Governor Robert Bentley on Wednesday announced that Walker and surrounding counties have now been approved for disaster assistance in the form of low-interest rate lo…