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Harvard University Wants To Be Top Football Team In Nation

By Larry Lee Education Matters In a surprise announcement, Harvard University President Drew Faust declares that she is turning her attention to making sure the school’s football team wins a national championship within five years. Massachusetts Republican Governor, Charlie Baker, a Harvard alum, joined President Faust for the announcement. “We have never had a national … Continued
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October 17, 2016
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A Tale of Two Lotteries for Two Budgets

By Senator Jim McClendon Let me start by clarifying I am married to only one thing in life – my beautiful wife, El. My relationship with her is nonnegotiable. “Until death do us part” is a promise between us, not just a sweet thing to say during a wedding. I understand this is an odd … Continued
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August 15, 2016
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Progress Has Been Made, But There Is More Work To Be Done!

By Minority Leader Rep. Craig Ford Congratulations to Gov. Bentley and Secretary of State, John Merrill, on their work to fully enact the “motor voter” law! It’s refreshing to see a news article about voting in Alabama that isn’t negative. And while it did take more than twenty years and the threat of a costly … Continued
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November 18, 2015

Governor Bentley Announces $21 Million for Gulf Restoration Projects in Alabama

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Tuesday, November 10, Alabama Governor Robert Bentley (R) announced that the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) has approved more than $21 million for five Alabama projects that address high priority conservation needs to restore some of Alabama’s natural resources affected by the 2010 Deepwater Horizon explosion and oil … Continued
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November 12, 2015

Special Election Set for House District 80

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Monday, November 9 Alabama Governor Robert Bentley (R) announced the timeline for a special election to fill the Alabama House District 80 seat vacated by the death of Representative Lesley Vance (R).  District 80 covers portions of Lee and Russell Counties. Governor Bentley said, “Representative Vance was a … Continued
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November 10, 2015

Cornerstone, Confusion, Perceived Turf Wars

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY— If confusion and hints of turf wars bubbled up last Thursday and Friday, with Governor Robert Bentley’s signing of Executive Order 13, the roots of the conflict are grounded in the dispute between Gov. Bob Riley and Attorney General Troy King in 2008. The battle between Riley and … Continued
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November 9, 2015

Bentley Announces Remington Expansion to Alabama

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Alabama Governor Robert Bentley (R) on Monday formally announced that the State of Alabama has successfully recruited the country’s oldest firearms manufacturer to Alabama. Governor Robert Bentley said in a written statement, “I am honored to welcome Remington to Alabama. The Alabama workforce, our business climate and our quality of … Continued
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February 18, 2014

Robert Bentley: The Anti-illegal Immigration Law Governor

By Brandon Moseley and Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter Alabama Governor Robert Bentley (R) signed HB658 on Friday less than 48 hours after stating that he wanted changes to the immigration bill. This was one of his reasons for calling a special session.  Gov. Bentley has never wavered on the need for an anti-illegal immigration … Continued
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May 21, 2012

Governor Bentley Participates in Scale Back Alabama

Staff Report Alabama Political Reporter Governor Bentley during his official weigh-in for Scale Back Alabama.  Pictured are (L to R) Miriam Gaines and Whitney Pinkston of the Alabama Department of Public Health, Governor Bentley, Revenue Commissioner Julie Magee and Lt. Governor Kay Ivey.  Not pictured: State Health Officer Dr. Don Williamson. From the Office of Governor … Continued
February 3, 2012