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Bentley Endorses “Every Student Succeeds Act”

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Monday, November 30, the National Governors Association (NGA) has issued an endorsement of the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) which could be voted on by the US House of Representatives as early as this week. Alabama Governor Robert Bentley (R) supports the legislation.  Gov. Bentley said in a … Continued
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December 1, 2015

Alabama Leaders Release Thanksgiving Wishes to Constituents

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, November 26, Americans across the country celebrated Thanksgiving with Turkey, football, and family.  Many of Alabama’s leaders took to social media or email to share the holiday cheer with the people of Alabama. Alabama Governor Robert Bentley (R) said on Twitter, “It is great to sit down and … Continued
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November 27, 2015

Obama Administration Defends Syrian Refugee Policy

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Friday, November 20, Secretary of State John Kerry and Department of Homeland Security Jeh Johnson sent a joint letter to Alabama Governor Robert Bentley (R) defending President Obama’s Syrian refugee policy and denying Bentley’s request that the Administration share more information about the Syrian refugees that the Administration … Continued
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November 26, 2015

Bentley’s Conference Call with Obama

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, November 18, Alabama Governor Robert Bentley (R) released a statement about a recent phone conference between the Governors who oppose President Obama’s controversial plan to resettle Syrian refugees in the United States and the President who steadfastly defends his unpopular plan. Gov. Bentley said in a statement afterwards, … Continued
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November 19, 2015

Palmer Says that States Should Have the Choice of Defunding Abortion Performing Organizations

  By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, September 29, 2015, US Representative Gary Palmer (R-Alabama) said in a statement that he is a cosponsor of HR3495, the Women’s Public Health and Safety Act. HR3495 was introduced by Rep. Sean Duffy (R-Wisconsin).  This bill allows states to exclude organizations that perform abortions from participating in Medicaid … Continued
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October 1, 2015

Bentleys File Divorce Settlement Agreement

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Monday, September 28, Alabama Governor Robert Bentley (R) and his wife of 50 years, Martha Dianne Jones Bentley have filed a divorce settlement agreement with the Court. Governor Bentley said in a statement, “The last four weeks have been a very difficult time for my family and for our … Continued
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September 29, 2015

Bentley Requests Budget Language Opinion of Alabama Supreme Court

  By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, September 25 Alabama Governor Robert Bentley (R) on Wednesday sent a letter to the Alabama Supreme Court requesting an Opinion of the Justices on the constitutionality of certain provisions of the state general fund (SGF) budget he recently signed following Alabama’s Second 2015 legislative special session. Governor … Continued
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September 28, 2015