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Governor Bentley Announces New Measure to Protect Borrowers from Excessive Debt & Interest Payments
Press Releases
MONTGOMERY – Governor Robert Bentley on Wednesday announced a consumer protection measure aimed at helping people avoid excessive amounts of debt from payday loans. The measure will…
Governor Bentley’s Remarks at the 50th Anniversary of the 16th Street Church Bombing Community Memorial Service
Remarks & Speeches
“As Birmingham goes, so goes the Nation.” No truer words were spoken than those expressed by Reverend Fred Shuttlesworth when he personally invited a young pastor to join him in the…
Governor Bentley’s Remarks at International Civil and Human Rights Panel Discussion
Remarks & Speeches
Fifty years ago, our state stood poised on center stage as a series of historic events unfolded around us. By the time 1963 ended, Birmingham and Alabama saw events that changed the cou…
Statement from Governor Bentley On International Paper Plant Closing in Courtland
Statements
The people who work for International Paper in Courtland remain on my mind, and I want to do whatever I can on the state level to help. This morning, I directed Greg Canfield, Secreta…
Alabama Ranked as a Top State for Doing Business
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MONTGOMERY – For the fourth consecutive year, Alabama ranks among the top five states for doing business according to Area Development magazine. “Alabama has a positive business cli…
EXECUTIVE ORDER NUMBER 19, AMENDMENT 1
Executive Orders
Under and by virtue of the authority vested in me by law and pursuant thereto, I do hereby amend Executive Order 19, executed June 24, 2011, by deleting the same in its entirety and ins…
Alabama’s Unemployment Rate Drops to 6.3%
Press Releases
MONTGOMERY – Governor Robert Bentley on Friday announced that Alabama’s preliminary, seasonally-adjusted July unemployment rate is 6.3%, down from June’s rate of 6.5% and well bel…
Amended Special Election Timelines Announced for House Districts 104 and 74
Press Releases
MONTGOMERY – Governor Robert Bentley on Friday issued amended special election proclamations, updating the formal timelines for elections to fill the District 104 and District 74 seat…
Governor Bentley Signs Prescription Drug Abuse and Diversion Bills
Press Releases
MONTGOMERY – Governor Robert Bentley on Monday held a ceremonial signing for three bills aimed at decreasing the abuse of prescription drugs in Alabama. “Used properly under a phys…
Governor Bentley Announces More than $900,000 Available to Eight Alabama Counties for Safer Homes
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MONTGOMERY—Governor Bentley on Wednesday announced some Alabama residents will have an opportunity to make their homes safer from severe weather. As a result of the federal disast…