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Governor Bentley Releases Statement on Death of U.S. Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia
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MONTGOMERY–Governor Robert Bentley on Saturday issued a statement on the death of U.S. Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia. “Our country lost a great public servant today w…
![Gov. Robert Bentley announces the Alabama Medicaid Agency's regional care organization plan, to provide medical care to most Alabamians on Medicaid, has been approved by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), at the state Capitol in Montgomery, Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2016. Reforming Medicaid by increasing efficiency and improving patient care has been a long-term goal for Governor Bentley. Pictured, from left, state Sen. Jim McClendon, Gov. Bentley, state Sen. Greg Reed and Medicaid Commissioner Stephanie Azar. (Governor's Office, Jamie Martin)](../../../assets/2016/02/24293224154_2a38ac7365_o-375x250.jpg)
Alabama Medicaid Transformation RCO Program Approved for 1115 Waiver
Press Releases
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…
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Governor Bentley Authorizes Emergency Funding for TB Response Efforts in Perry County
Press Releases
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…
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2016 State of the State Address
Remarks & Speeches
2016 State of the State Governor Robert Bentley February 2, 2016 Lieutenant Governor Ivey, Speaker Hubbard, President Marsh, distinguished guests, members of the Alabama Legislature, Ch…
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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…
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EXECUTIVE ORDER NUMBER 39, Amendment Number 1
Executive Orders
By virtue of the authority vested in me by law, I hereby amend Executive Order Number 39, executed April 11, 2013, by deleting the same in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof the…
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Alabama’s December 2015 Unemployment Rate is 6.2%
Press Releases
MONTGOMERY – Governor Robert Bentley on Friday announced that Alabama’s preliminary, seasonally adjusted December 2015 unemployment rate is 6.2%. “In January 2015, econ…
![Governor Robert Bentley stops to look at the wreckage of a home that was destroyed in a Christmas day tornado in Birmingham, Sunday, Dec. 27, 2015, while touring storm damage in the area. Among those with Gov. Bentley are U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell, state Rep, Pricilla Dunn and state Rep. Merika Coleman. On Friday, Governor Bentley declared a State of Emergency for all Alabama counties for flooding as a result of the excessive rain that has fallen over the past week. (Governor's Office, Jamie Martin)](../../../assets/2016/01/24012842805_6d6c404608_o-375x250.jpg)
Federal Disaster Assistance Approved for 39 Alabama Counties Impacted by December Storms
Press Releases
MONTGOMERY – Governor Robert Bentley on Thursday announced that federal disaster aid has been approved to supplement state and local recovery efforts in areas impacted by severe …
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SBA Disaster Assistance Approved for Coffee, Jefferson, Montgomery, Morgan Counties
Press Releases
MONTGOMERY– Governor Robert Bentley on Friday announced that the Small Business Administration (SBA) has approved a request for disaster assistance for Coffee, Jefferson, Montgome…
![Alabama Governor Robert Bentley holds a press conference at the State Capitol in Montgomery and makes remarks in regard to the announcement that the State of Alabama filed a lawsuit against the federal government for failing to comply with the Refugee Act of 1980. Thursday, January 7, 2016. (Governor's Office, Daniel Sparkman)](../../../assets/2016/01/23610864664_406272a622_o-375x250.jpg)
Governor Bentley Files Suit Charging Federal Government as Non-Compliant with Refugee Act of 1980
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MONTGOMERY—Governor Robert Bentley on Thursday announced the State of Alabama has filed a lawsuit against the federal government for non-compliance of the Refugee Act of 1980. This Ac…