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Governor Bentley Creates Alabama Children’s Cabinet
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MONTGOMERY– Governor Robert Bentley on Tuesday announced a statewide effort to streamline services to Alabama’s more than 1 million children. The Alabama Children’s Cabinet, c…
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EXECUTIVE ORDER NUMBER 17
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WHEREAS, more than 1.1 million children and teenagers live in Alabama; WHEREAS, the children of Alabama are the future of the state and every effort should be made to improve their live…
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Governor Bentley Signs Alabama Renewal Act into Law
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MONTGOMERY — Governor Robert Bentley on Friday joined other state and local leaders at the Port of Mobile to sign the Alabama Renewal Act into law. The legislation, part of the stateâ…
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Governor Bentley Releases Statement on the Senate Passage of Alabama Prison Transformation Initiative Act
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MONTGOMERY–Governor Robert Bentley on Tuesday issued a statement on the passage of the Alabama Prison Transformation Initiative Act by the Alabama Senate. “Today is another signific…
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Governor Bentley Releases Statement on Impeachment
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MONTGOMERY—Governor Robert Bentley on Tuesday released a statement in response to the threat of impeachment. “For five years, I have faithfully served the people of Alabama. We have…
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Governor Bentley Orders National Guard Support to Protect U.S. Border
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MONTGOMERY—At the request of the National Guard Bureau, Governor Robert Bentley on Tuesday ordered Alabama National Guard support to protect the U.S. border with Mexico. Alabama will …
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Governor Bentley Signs Amicus Brief Supporting Texas Immigration Lawsuit
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MONTGOMERY—Governor Robert Bentley on Monday announced he has signed an Amicus Curiae, or friend of the court brief, to the United States Supreme Court along with six other governors…
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Governor Bentley Celebrates 300 New Jobs for Eufaula
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MONTGOMERY—Governor Robert Bentley on Saturday met with Steve Harvey, Alabama businessman Greg Calhoun and other community leaders to celebrate the news that 300 new jobs are coming t…
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Governor Bentley Submits Alabama’s WIOA Plan
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MONTGOMERY – Governor Robert Bentley on Friday announced the Governor’s Combined State Plan on workforce development and training opportunities has been submitted to the federal gov…
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Governor Bentley Releases Statement on Death of Mother Angelica
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MONTGOMERY–Governor Robert Bentley on Sunday released a statement on the death of Mother Angelica. “On this Easter Sunday, it is only fitting that the Lord chose today to call h…