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Jim Reddoch Appointed as Commissioner of Alabama Department of Mental Health
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MONTGOMERY – Governor Robert Bentley on Tuesday announced Jim Reddoch as the new commissioner of the Alabama Department of Mental Health. Reddoch will fill the commissioner&rsquo…

Governor Bentley Discusses Tropical Storm Debby, State Sales Tax Holiday for Severe Weather Preparedness Items
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DAPHNE – Governor Robert Bentley joined state and local leaders Monday to discuss the ongoing monitoring of Tropical Storm Debby and final preparations that are underway for Alaba…

Governor Bentley Responds to Supreme Court Ruling on Arizona Immigration Law
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MONTGOMERY – Alabama Governor Robert Bentley on Monday issued the following statement regarding the U.S. Supreme Court ruling on Arizona’s immigration law.

Governor Bentley, Alabama EMA Closely Monitoring Tropical Storm Debby
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MONTGOMERY — Governor Robert Bentley on Sunday encouraged Alabamians to prepare for Tropical Storm Debby and keep watch on changing weather conditions and forecasts as agencies mo…

EXECUTIVE ORDER NUMBER 32
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WHEREAS, there are a number of state agencies which perform law enforcement and public safety missions

Governor Bentley Signs Executive Order Aimed at Increasing Efficiencies
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MONTGOMERY – Governor Robert Bentley on Thursday signed an executive order creating the Integrated State Law Enforcement Task Force, which will look for ways to increase efficienc…

Second Expansion of Brown-Forman to Bring 200 Additional Jobs to North Alabama
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MONTGOMERY – Governor Robert Bentley on Thursday joined with officials from Brown-Forman Corporation and state and local economic development leaders in announcing that the compan…

Governor Bentley Discusses Homeowners Insurance Bills and Benefits for Consumers
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FOLEY – Governor Robert Bentley on Wednesday discussed legislative approval of a series of bills aimed at improving access to affordable homeowners insurance.

EXECUTIVE ORDER NUMBER 31
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WHEREAS, Alabama Industrial Development and Training (“AIDT”) was established in fiscal year 1970-1971 as a contract program reporting to the State Board of Education throug…

Governor Bentley Signs Executive Order Merging AIDT with Alabama Department of Commerce
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MONTGOMERY – As part of his strategic realignment to increase jobs and investment in the state, Governor Robert Bentley today signed an executive order merging the Alabama Industr…