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Robert Bentley

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

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Governor Bentley Recognizes Members of the Alabama Coal Association 



From the Office of Governor Robert Bentley MONTGOMERY- Governor Robert Bentley on Friday recognized members of the Alabama Coal Association for their decision to continue making voluntary payments to the Alabama Department of Revenue, supporting state and local entities that depend on funding from the expired coal severance tax. Prior to its expiration, the coal severance … Continued
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February 3, 2012

Governor Bentley Requests Federal Assistance for Individuals Affected by Storms

From the Office of Governor Robert Bentley MONTGOMERY – Governor Robert Bentley on Friday requested federal assistance for people working to rebuild following this week’s severe weather. The request was submitted following a week of damage assessments that concluded Friday.  The assessments showed more than 1,500 houses sustained various degrees of damage.  By requesting assistance from … Continued
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January 27, 2012

Alabama’s Unemployment Rate Continues Dramatic Decline

From the Office of Governor Robert Bentley View December 2011 Unemployment Data Report View December 2011 Unemployment Data Map MONTGOMERY— Governor Robert Bentley announced today that Alabama’s December 2011 unemployment rate dropped again dramatically to 8.1%, down from 8.7% in November. December’s rate represents 174,119 unemployed persons, compared to 187,496 last month, and 193,158 in … Continued
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January 20, 2012

Alabama Medicaid Agency Receives $19 Million Performance Bonus for Efforts to Enroll Uninsured Children in Medicaid

From the Office of Governor Robert Bentley MONTGOMERY— Governor Robert Bentley announced today the Alabama Medicaid Agency will receive a $19 million federal performance bonus for the effectiveness of its innovative and user-friendly methods to enroll more low-income children in Medicaid during the 2011 Fiscal Year. Alabama is one of 23 states receiving a performance … Continued
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December 29, 2011

Governor Bentley Orders State Agencies to Promote Energy Efficient Practices

From the Office of Governor Robert Bentley MONTGOMERY—Governor Robert Bentley today announced by Executive Order (View EO 25)that all state departments and agencies must reduce energy consumption by Fiscal Year 2015, as the state works to implement energy efficient practices and reduce wasteful and inefficient uses of energy.  Under Executive Order 25, all state agencies … Continued
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December 28, 2011