Former Gov. Robert Bentley calls for Medicaid expansion
Bentley said expanding Medicaid is not a political decision to be made, and is critical to saving lives.
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Robert Bentley is the former governor of the state of Alabama.
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See recent posts2014 State of the State Address
By Alabama Governor Robert Bentley Lt. Governor Ivey, Speaker Hubbard, President Marsh, distinguished guests, members of the Alabama Legislature, Chief Justice Moore, justices of the Alabama Supreme Court – and my fellow Alabamians: The poorest county in the United States of America is located just 73 miles from where we sit tonight. If we were … Continued
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See recent postsGovernor Bentley’s Statement on Death of Longtime AP Photographer Dave Martin
By Governor Robert Bentley “Dave Martin was one of the best photojournalists that I have had the privilege of working with over the years. He has covered nearly every major news event in the South over his 30 year career. He traveled with me in the aftermath of the April 2011 tornado outbreak, and told … Continued
Governor Bentley Announces Court-Approved Timeline for Special Election in 1st Congressional District
From the Office of Governor Robert Bentley MONTGOMERY – Governor Robert Bentley on Friday announced a court-approved timeline for the expected special election in Alabama’s 1st Congressional District. Governor Bentley sought a court order in an effort to hold the special election on an expedited schedule. The Governor’s goal is to have Congressional representation for … Continued
Governor Bentley Appoints Jim Bennett as Secretary of State
From the Office of Governor Robert Bentley MONTGOMERY – One of Alabama’s former Secretaries of State will serve as the next Secretary of State. Governor Robert Bentley on Tuesday announced he will appoint Jim Bennett to the position. Bennett will succeed current Secretary of State Beth Chapman, who announced she would step down from the … Continued
Governor Bentley Statement on House Decision on Executive Amendment
From the office of Governor Robert Bentley MONTGOMERY – Governor Robert Bentley on Monday issued a statement after the Alabama House of Representatives rejected an executive amendment on the Alabama Accountability Act. The executive amendment was offered by Governor Bentley as a way to help the state make greater progress in repaying the Education Rainy … Continued
Alabama’s Unemployment Rate Now at 6.9 Percent
From the Office of Governor Robert Bentley MONTGOMERY – Governor Robert Bentley on Monday announced Alabama’s preliminary unemployment rate for January 2013 is 6.9 percent, marking the second month the state’s unemployment rate is below 7% when factoring in revised figures from December. “The long-term trend in Alabama’s unemployment rate is encouraging news,” Governor Bentley … Continued
State Security Guard organization praises Governor’s veto of school safety volunteers
From the Office of Governor Robert Bentley MONTGOMERY—The president of the Alabama Security Guard Association says a recent veto by Governor Bentley to allow volunteers provide security in schools in Franklin County is the right move. Tyron Works, president of the ASGA, said while well-intentioned, such a move could have put even more lives at … Continued
Alabama Exports Hit New Record at $19.5 Billion
From the Office of Governor Robert Bentley MONTGOMERY – Governor Robert Bentley on Monday announced that Alabama exports closed out calendar year 2012 at a record-breaking total of $19.5 billion in the value of goods exported, an increase of 9.36 percent from the 2011 total. The State moved to 22nd in the nation for total dollar … Continued
Governor Bentley Appoints Scott Donaldson to Alabama Court of Civil Appeals
From the Office of Governor Robert Bentley MONTGOMERY – Governor Robert Bentley on Tuesday announced the appointment of Tuscaloosa County Circuit Judge Scott Donaldson to the Alabama Court of Civil Appeals. Donaldson’s appointment fills the vacancy created by the November 6 election of Judge Tommy Bryan to the Alabama Supreme Court. Judge Donaldson has served … Continued