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Alabama’s September Unemployment Rate Falls to 8.3%
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MONTGOMERY – Governor Robert Bentley announced Friday that Alabama’s preliminary September unemployment rate fell to 8.3%, down from the August rate of 8.5%, and below last …
Alabama Ranks in Top Five for Doing Business
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MONTGOMERY – For the third consecutive year, Alabama is among the top five states in the nation for doing business, according to the fall 2012 edition of Area Development Magazine…
Governor Bentley Details Voluntary Retirement Incentive Proposal
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HUNTSVILLE – Governor Robert Bentley on Monday announced details of legislation that would offer a retirement incentive to eligible state employees who voluntarily retire from sta…
Five Additional Counties Eligible to Apply for Public Assistance Following Hurricane Isaac
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MONTGOMERY – Governor Robert Bentley announced Thursday that five additional counties will be eligible for public assistance that is geared toward helping communities recover from…
Governor Bentley Awards Innovation Funds to 15 Higher Education Projects
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HOOVER – A series of grants announced by Governor Robert Bentley Wednesday will pave the way for research, innovation, and job creation across Alabama.
Governor Bentley Discourages Texting While Driving in Video for Driver Education Programs
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MONTGOMERY – A new video that has the power to save lives will soon be distributed to driver education programs throughout Alabama.
Governor Bentley Declines Decision on ACA Component; Cites Lack of Proper Options & Information
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MONTGOMERY – Due to a lack of proper options and very little guidance from the federal government, Governor Robert Bentley on Monday chose not to confine Alabama to an “esse…
Governor Bentley Urges U.S. Corps of Engineers to Change Policy on Lock Usage Along Two Rivers
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MONTGOMERY – Governor Robert Bentley on Friday sent the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers a strongly-worded letter urging reconsideration of a decision regarding lock usage along two r…
Federal Disaster Declaration Approved for Three Alabama Counties
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MONTGOMERY – Governor Robert Bentley announced Friday that Alabama is receiving approval for a federal disaster declaration due to damage caused by Hurricane Isaac.
Governor’s Mansion Doors to Display Gold Ribbons in Honor of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
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MONTGOMERY – First Lady Dianne Bentley announced Thursday that gold ribbons are on display on the Governor’s Mansion doors through the month of September in honor of Childho…