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Governor Bentley Offers Reward in Tuscaloosa Homicide Investigation
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MONTGOMERY – Governor Robert Bentley is offering a $5,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person(s) who brutally assaulted and killed a woman in her…

Governor Bentley Recognizes Companies for Excellence in Exporting
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MONTGOMERY – Governor Robert Bentley on Wednesday presented the Governor’s Trade Excellence Awards to eight Alabama companies that are excelling in international trade. “The succe…

Problem Gambling Awareness Week
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WHEREAS, on behalf of the citizens of Alabama, I am pleased to join the Alabama Council on Compulsive Gambling in recognizing March 3 through March 9, 2013, as National Problem Gambli…

Governor Bentley to Sign Legislation that Provides Flexibility for Alabama’s Public Schools
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MONTGOMERY – Governor Robert Bentley on Thursday announced he will sign the Alabama Accountability Act of 2013, a measure that will help ensure that more students have access to a hig…

Governor Bentley Calls for Support of Alabama Commercial Aviation Business Improvement Act
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MONTGOMERY – Governor Robert Bentley on Tuesday called for legislative support of a bill that could help attract thousands of additional jobs to Alabama. The Alabama Commercial Aviati…

Governor Bentley Issues Statement on Sequestration Concerns
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Governor Robert Bentley on Monday issued the following statement regarding sequestration and its potential impact on people across Alabama and the nation: “Over t…

Governor Bentley Signs the People’s Trust Act
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MONTGOMERY – Governor Robert Bentley on Wednesday signed the People’s Trust Act, a bill that requires the full repayment of money transferred from the Alabama Trust Fund to the stat…

Governor Bentley Discusses State Sales Tax Holiday for Severe Weather Preparedness Items
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MONTGOMERY – Governor Robert Bentley on Wednesday urged people across Alabama to take advantage of this weekend’s state sales tax holiday for severe weather preparedness items. “P…

Governor Bentley Highlights Need for Expansion of Alabama’s Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten Program
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CLANTON – Governor Robert Bentley on Tuesday visited Clanton Elementary School’s Pre-Kindergarten Program to highlight his support for expanding First Class, Alabama’s Voluntary P…

Governor Bentley Releases Affordable Homeowners Insurance Commission Report
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MONTGOMERY – Governor Robert Bentley on Wednesday released the Affordable Homeowners Insurance Commission Report, which includes recommendations that could be used to address the avai…