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Bentley Announces That He Will Sign Education Reform Legislation

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Thursday, the Republican controlled legislature passed unprecedented legislation intended to reform Alabama’s historically mediocre public school system. On Thursday night, Governor Robert Bentley (R) on Thursday announced he will sign the Alabama Accountability Act of 2013. Governor Bentley said, “This is historic education reform that will benefit students … Continued
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March 1, 2013

Roby Says President is Responsible for Sequestration Crisis

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Monday U.S. Representative Martha Roby said on Facebook that President Obama is the person that is responsible for the automatic sequester cuts that will go into effect on Friday if Congress and the President do not come to terms on some sort of compromise. Congresswoman Martha Roby (R) … Continued
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February 26, 2013

Gov. Bentley Signed Bill to Repay Trust Fund

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Wednesday, Alabama Governor Robert Bentley (R) signed The People’s Trust Act, HB 94. The People’s Trust Act will require that the state repay the $437 million that the state is raiding from the Alabama Trust Fund. The bill sets up a repayment schedule that will lead to all … Continued
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February 22, 2013

Bentley Releases Affordable Homeowners Insurance Commission Report

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Wednesday Alabama Governor Robert Bentley (R) released the Affordable Homeowners Insurance Commission Report. The report includes recommendations which could make homeowners insurance more available and affordable particularly for those Alabama residents who live South of Interstate 10, where few insurers are willing to write policies due to the … Continued
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February 14, 2013

Bentley Delivers State of the State Speech

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Alabama Governor Robert Bentley (R) addressed the state legislature on Tuesday to deliver his annual state of the state speech on the day that the Alabama legislature returned to Montgomery for the 2013 legislative session. Gov. Bentley said, “Alabama IS our Sweet Home. And we want it to be … Continued
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February 6, 2013

Alabama Unemployment Drops to 7.1 Percent

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Alabama Governor Robert Bentley (R) was elected promising to do whatever it takes to cut the state.  It has been a slow process, but the state of Alabama continues to see positive improvement in the unemployment rate. Governor Bentley said, “We are encouraged to see our unemployment rate drop … Continued
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January 21, 2013

Governor Creates Task Force to Improve Alabama Education

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Tuesday, Alabama Governor Robert Bentley (R) announced the creation of a task force with the goal of helping students be better prepared for successful careers. The Governor’s College & Career Ready Task Force will bring together educators and the business community in a united effort to improve Alabama … Continued
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January 16, 2013

Alabama NAACP to Hold Rally Demanding that Alabama Implement ACA

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Saturday, January 12, 2013, the Alabama State Conference of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) will hold the “Rally for the Affordable Care Act” on the steps of the State Capitol in Montgomery from 12:00 to 2:00 p.m. protesting Alabama Governor Robert Bentley’s decision … Continued
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January 11, 2013