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Robert Bentley

Robert Bentley is the former governor of the state of Alabama.

Governor Bentley Announces Dr. Nancy Dunlap as Special Advisor to the Alabama Medicaid Advisory Commission

From the Office of Governor Robert Bentley MONTGOMERY – Governor Robert Bentley on Thursday announced that Dr. Nancy Dunlap, a well-known expert in business and health policy, will serve as Special Advisor to the newly-established Alabama Medicaid Advisory Commission. Dr. Dunlap is a professor of medicine and business at the University of Alabama at Birmingham.  She … Continued
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November 2, 2012

Alabama’s September Unemployment Rate Falls to 8.3%

From the Office of Governor Robert Bentley  MONTGOMERY – Governor Robert Bentley announced Friday that Alabama’s preliminary September unemployment rate fell to 8.3%, down from the August rate of 8.5%, and below last year’s rate of 8.8%. September’s rate represents 177,848 unemployed persons, down from 183,267 last month and 192,667 in September 2011. “More Alabamians are … Continued
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October 19, 2012

Governor Bentley Details Voluntary Retirement Incentive Proposal

From the Office of Governor Robert Bentley HUNTSVILLE – Governor Robert Bentley on Monday announced details of legislation that would offer a retirement incentive to eligible state employees who voluntarily retire from state service. “The Voluntary Retirement Incentive program will give eligible employees an attractive choice.  The program will be a benefit for employees who … Continued
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October 15, 2012

Five Additional Counties Eligible to Apply for Public Assistance Following Hurricane Isaac

From the Office of Governor Robert Bentley MONTGOMERY – Governor Robert Bentley announced Thursday that five additional counties will be eligible for public assistance that is geared toward helping communities recover from damage caused by Hurricane Isaac. The announcement covers Covington, Dallas, Geneva, Monroe and Perry Counties.  Damage assessments completed this week confirmed the five … Continued
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October 8, 2012

Governor Bentley Welcomes State Senator Jerry Fielding to the Senate Republican Caucus

From the Office of Governor Robert Bentley MONTGOMERY – Governor Robert Bentley on Thursday released the following statement regarding State Senator Jerry Fielding’s decision to join the Senate Republican Caucus: “Jerry Fielding is an exceptional lawmaker who is highly regarded in both the House and Senate.  We welcome Senator Fielding to the Republican Party, and we … Continued
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October 4, 2012

Governor Bentley Awards Innovation Funds to 15 Higher Education Projects

From the Office of Governor Robert Bentley HOOVER – A series of grants announced by Governor Robert Bentley Wednesday will pave the way for research, innovation, and job creation across Alabama. The grants, totaling $4 million, come from the Alabama Innovation Fund.  The Alabama Innovation Fund supports research and economic development initiatives from the state’s public … Continued
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October 4, 2012

Federal Disaster Declaration Approved for Three Alabama Counties

From the Office of Governor Robert Bentley MONTGOMERY – Governor Robert Bentley announced Friday that Alabama is receiving approval for a federal disaster declaration due to damage caused by Hurricane Isaac. The disaster declaration was approved by President Obama Friday afternoon and allows local governments in Mobile, Baldwin and Pickens Counties to apply for federal public … Continued
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September 24, 2012