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Governor Bentley Urges Alabamians to Prepare for Winter Weather
Press Releases
MONTGOMERY–In preparation for winter weather across Alabama, Governor Robert Bentley on Saturday placed several key state agencies on alert and urged Alabamians to get prepared fo…
EXECUTIVE ORDER NUMBER 2
Executive Orders
WHEREAS, the state government of Alabama consists of many agencies, departments, authorities, boards, councils, task forces, initiatives and commissions (“Boards and Commissions”); …
Governor Bentley Issues Statement on Issuance of Same Sex Marriage Licenses
Statements
MONTGOMERY—Governor Robert Bentley on Monday issued a statement on the issuance of same sex marriage licenses by Alabama Probate Judges. The statement is below. “The issue of same s…
Governor Bentley Releases Statement on 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals Decision On Alabama’s Same Sex Marriage Ban
Statements
MONTGOMERY–Governor Robert Bentley on Tuesday released a statement on the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals’ decision Tuesday to deny a stay of the U.S. District Court’s rulin…
Governor Bentley Addresses Congress on Federal Transportation Funding Needs
Press Releases
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Governor Robert Bentley on Wednesday testified before the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee regarding the need for Congress to pass a long-term plan for t…
Governor Bentley Announces New Department of Corrections Commissioner
Press Releases
MONTGOMERY–Governor Robert Bentley on Tuesday announced Colonel Jefferson S. Dunn will become the new commissioner at the Alabama Department of Corrections upon his retirement fro…
EXECUTIVE ORDER NUMBER 1
Executive Orders
WHEREAS, the use of unmanned aerial technology, including Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) and Unmanned Aircraft Vehicles (UAV), is growing in both the governmental and private sectors; …
Alabama’s December Unemployment Rate Drops to 5.7%
Press Releases
MONTGOMERY – Governor Robert Bentley on Friday announced that Alabama’s preliminary, seasonally adjusted December unemployment rate is 5.7%, down from November’s rate o…
Governor Bentley Statement on Birmingham World Games Announcement
Statements
MONTGOMERY – Governor Robert Bentley on Thursday released the following statement on the announcement of Birmingham as the host city for the 2021 World Games. “Congratulations …
Governor Bentley’s 2015 Inaugural Address
Remarks & Speeches
My Fellow Alabamians: Today marks a new day in our State’s history. It’s the dawn of a new year and a new time for Alabama. I want to thank you for choosing to spend this special da…