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Alabama’s Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten Program Continues to Lead the Nation in Quality for the Ninth Year in a Row
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MONTGOMERY— Alabama’s First Class Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten Program continues to lead the nation in quality for the ninth year in a row, according to a new study released Tuesday.…

Governor Bentley Details Impacts of the Legislature’s Proposed Cuts to the Department of Mental Health
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MOBILE–Governor Robert Bentley on Monday participated in a statewide mental health disability awareness campaign in Mobile to discuss the current budget crisis in the General Fund…

Governor Bentley Details Impacts of the Legislature’s Proposed Cuts to the Department of Forensic Sciences
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HUNTSVILLE–Governor Robert Bentley on Friday met with staff at the Huntsville Regional Laboratory to discuss the current budget crisis in the General Fund and the impact to the De…

Governor Bentley Praises Passage of Prison Reform Bill
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MONTGOMERY–Governor Robert Bentley on Thursday issued a statement on the final passage of SB67, the Prison Reform Bill. The Governor’s statement is below. “Today’s passa…

Governor Bentley Files Lawsuit Challenging U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Water Control Manual
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MONTGOMERY—Governor Robert Bentley on Thursday announced the State of Alabama filed a lawsuit in response to the federal government’s release of a new Water Control Manual for the A…

EXECUTIVE ORDER NUMBER 5, Amendment Number 1
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WHEREAS, the provisions of Section 31-2-41 and Section 31-2-77, Code of Alabama (1975), authorize the Governor of Alabama to establish additional Alabama awards; WHEREAS, members of the…

Governor Bentley Details Legislative Budget Cuts to Lee County
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OPELIKA – Governor Robert Bentley on Wednesday met with members of the Auburn Rotary Club to discuss the current budget crisis in the General Fund and the impact to Lee County if …

Governor Bentley Releases Statement on House GOP Caucus Revenue Proposal
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MONTGOMERY—Governor Robert Bentley on Tuesday released a statement regarding the House GOP Caucus revenue proposal for the General Fund. The Governor’s statement is below. “I…

Governor Bentley Details Legislative Budget Cuts to Public Safety
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DOTHAN—Governor Robert Bentley on Monday met with state law enforcement officers in Dothan to discuss the current budget crisis in the General Fund and the impact to the Alabama Law E…

Governor Bentley Issues Statement on Passage of Fostering Hope Scholarship Act
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MONTGOMERY–Governor Robert Bentley on Tuesday issued a statement on the final passage of Senate Bill 157, the Fostering Hope Scholarship Act. The Governor’s statement is …