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EXECUTIVE ORDER NUMBER 28
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WHEREAS, the State of Alabama and its citizens have a remarkable capacity to overcome adversity

First Lady Dianne Bentley Releases PSA to Highlight Severe Weather Preparedness Plan
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MONTGOMERY - With the first anniversary of the April 27th tornadoes approaching, First Lady Dianne Bentley today joined with representatives from Safe America Foundation, Verizon Wirele…

Alabama’s Unemployment Rate Falls Again, March’s Rate is 7.3%
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MONTGOMERY–Governor Robert Bentley on Friday announced that Alabama’s March preliminary unemployment rate dropped to 7.3%, down from February’s revised rate of 7.5%.

Governor Bentley Marks One-Year Anniversary of Deadly Tornado
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MONTGOMERY – Governor Robert Bentley on Friday, April 27, 2012, will participate in a prayer service to observe the one-year anniversary of the deadly tornado outbreak of April 27…

Governor Bentley Discusses Coastal Restoration Projects
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MONTGOMERY – Governor Robert Bentley on Wednesday praised the work of a multi-state and federal council that has finalized plans for a first round of Gulf Coast restoration projec…

Governor Bentley Responds to AEA Rally
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MONTGOMERY – Governor Robert Bentley on Saturday issued the following statement on the Capitol rally organized by the Alabama Education Association:

Governor Bentley Praises Senate Approval of Pension Reform Proposals
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MONTGOMERY – Governor Robert Bentley on Tuesday praised Senate approval of pension reform measures that will ensure the viability of the state’s retirement system while also…

Governor Bentley Praises Senate Approval of Streamlined Business Tax Filing
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MONTGOMERY – Governor Robert Bentley on Tuesday praised Senate approval of a measure that eliminates red tape for business tax filings in Alabama.

Governor Bentley Signs Aviation Amendment as part of Economic Development Agenda
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Commonly called the “Aviation Amendment,” House Bill 39 provides a state sales tax exemption that applies to aviation-related businesses. Specifically, the exemption covers…

Governor Bentley Details Long-Term Plan for Alabama Department of Mental Health
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TUSCALOOSA – Governor Robert Bentley on Friday detailed long-range plans for the treatment of patients within the Alabama Department of Mental Health. The Governor was joined by …