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Robert Bentley

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

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Governor Bentley Signs Sales Tax Holiday for Severe Weather Preparedness Items into Law

From the Office of Governor Robert Bentley MONTGOMERY – Governor Robert Bentley on Thursday signed into law House Bill 436, a measure that will provide an annual sales tax holiday for severe weather preparedness items. “The bottom line is this sales tax holiday can help save lives. We want to encourage people to stock up on … Continued

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April 27, 2012

Governor Bentley Praises Senate Approval of Streamlined Business Tax Filing System

From the Office of Governor Robert Bentley MONTGOMERY – Governor Robert Bentley on Tuesday praised Senate approval of a measure that eliminates red tape for business tax filings in Alabama. Under existing law, businesses with locations in more than one city or county in the state must file separate tax returns with each of those individual … Continued

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April 11, 2012

Governor Bentley Details Long-Term Plan for Alabama Department of Mental Health

From the Office of Governor Robert Bentley 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 Mental Health Commissioner Zelia Baugh. “A month ago, I ordered construction of the new Bryce Hospital to stop while we carefully evaluated … Continued

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April 9, 2012

Governor Bentley Discusses Revisions of Alabama Immigration Bill

From the Office of Governor Robert Bentley MONTGOMERY – Governor Robert Bentley on Thursday discussed proposed revisions to Alabama’s immigration law. The revisions are contained within House Bill 658, which was filed Thursday afternoon. “Over the last several months, we have worked closely with legislative leaders and various groups to clarify and simplify portions of the … Continued

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April 6, 2012

Governor Bentley Signs Bill to Help Unemployed Veterans Find New Jobs

From the Office of Governor Robert Bentley MONTGOMERY – Governor Robert Bentley on Wednesday signed into law the Heroes for Hire Act, which will help veterans returning from deployment find new jobs or start new businesses. “When our service men and women were called to defend our freedoms, they didn’t ask questions. They simply answered the … Continued

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April 5, 2012

Governor Bentley Announces Williamson to Lead Transition and Evaluation of Medicaid Agency

From the Office of Governor Robert Bentley MONTGOMERY – Governor Robert Bentley on Monday announced that State Health Officer Dr. Donald Williamson has agreed to lead a task force to ensure a smooth transition in leadership at the Alabama Medicaid Agency. Independent outside experts will also be brought in to comprehensively review the agency’s operations and … Continued

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March 26, 2012

Governor Bentley Releases New Details on Transportation Agenda

From the Office of Governor Robert Bentley MONTGOMERY – Governor Robert Bentley on Thursday released new details on his efforts to improve the safety of Alabama’s roads and bridges. The Alabama Transportation Rehabilitation and Improvement Program – or “ATRIP” – is the name that has been given to the Governor’s plan to use low-interest-rate bonds to … Continued

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March 22, 2012

Bond Refinancing to Save Nearly $18 Million

From the Office of Governor Robert Bentley MONTGOMERY – The Alabama 21st Century Authority has successfully completed the refinancing of $102 million of outstanding Tobacco Settlement Revenue Bonds issued in 2000 and 2001. The bond refinancing is expected to result in savings of more than $17.9 million over the remaining 10-year life of the bonds. … Continued

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March 21, 2012

Heart Gallery of Alabama Exhibit Connects Children in Foster Care with Adoptive Families

From the Office of Governor Robert Bentley MONTGOMERY – First Lady Dianne Bentley hosted an event at the Governor’s Mansion to display a portion of the Heart Gallery of Alabama Exhibit. The exhibit is now on display in the Alabama State Capitol and will remain there through March. Heart Gallery of Alabama is an outreach … Continued

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March 20, 2012

Court Sides with Governor Bentley in Lawsuit Brought by Former AEA President

From the Office of Governor Robert Bentley MONTGOMERY – Montgomery County Circuit Court Judge Truman Hobbs has dismissed a lawsuit filed by Former Alabama Education Association President Anita Gibson against Governor Robert Bentley, his Commissioner of Revenue and others. Gibson’s lawsuit claimed three Acts that were passed by the Legislature and signed into law last year … Continued

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March 16, 2012