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Governor Bentley Issues Statement on USDOT Investigation
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MONTGOMERY–Governor Robert Bentley on Wednesday issued a statement regarding the U.S. Department of Transportation’s announcement of an investigation into the closure of Ala…
Governor Bentley Releases Statement in Response to President’s National Address
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MONTGOMERY–Governor Robert Bentley on Sunday released a statement in response to the President’s address to the nation tonight. “Along with millions of Americans I watched with gr…
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 Statement on White House Conference Call Regarding Relocation of Syrian Refugees
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MONTGOMERY–Governor Robert Bentley on Wednesday issued a statement regarding Tuesday’s White House conference call regarding the relocation of Syrian refugees. “While …
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…