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Governor wants to delay Accountability Act

By Beth Clayton Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY–Governor Bentley announced Wednesday that he plans to introduce an executive amendment to HB658 that would postpone the tax credits from the Alabama Accountability Act. This bill contains proposed changes to the Alabama Accountability Act, legislation intended to provide greater flexibility to public schools. If his amendment passes, the … Continued
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May 16, 2013

Who will develop Gulf State Park?

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—On Wednesday Governor Robert Bentley announced that Alabama will receive nearly $100 million in funding as part of the ongoing coastal restoration projects following the BP Deepwater Horizon explosion and oil spill. And today, the state House of Representatives is expected to pass a bill allowing construction of a … Continued
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May 2, 2013

Governor announces coastal restoration projects

By Beth Clayton Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY–Governor Bentley held a press conference today announcing that Alabama will receive nearly $100 million in funding for three proposed coastal restoration projects as a part of the ongoing early restoration process following the BP Deepwater Horizon explosion and oil spill. The Gulf State Park project has been in … Continued
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May 2, 2013

Bentley Appoints Brunson White as Secretary of Information Technology

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Monday, Alabama Governor Robert Bentley swore in Brunson White, as the new Alabama Secretary of Information Technology. Gov. Robert Bentley said in a written statement, “Brunson will be given a tremendous responsibility to streamline the state’s information technology and help us improve efficiency across state government,” Governor Bentley … Continued
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April 16, 2013

Severe Weather State Sales Tax Holiday This Weekend

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Wednesday, Alabama Governor Robert Bentley urged people across Alabama to take advantage of this weekend’s state sales tax holiday for severe weather preparedness items. Gov. Bentley said, “People need to take this opportunity to stock up on the supplies they’ll need before, during and after severe weather. From … Continued
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February 22, 2013

PACE Applauds Bentley Administration for Delaying Flawed Energy Plan Process

Staff Report January 29, 2013 – In an email earlier this morning, the Alabama Department of Community Affairs (ADECA) announced the delay of three meetings scheduled for next week to receive stakeholder input regarding a State Energy Plan. The meetings were to occur in Decatur, Birmingham, and Montgomery from 8:30 AM to Noon on February … Continued
January 30, 2013

Governor Bentley Details Law Enforcement Efficiency Plans, Upcoming Legislation

  MONTGOMERY – Governor Robert Bentley on Tuesday announced comprehensive plans to further streamline and better coordinate state-level law enforcement services, a move that will lead to stronger public safety and greater government efficiency.  Currently, more than 20 state-level agencies and departments have various law enforcement functions.  By improving coordination between those agencies, the Governor’s … Continued
January 23, 2013

Battle Brewing for Leadership of ALGOP

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—The upcoming executive meeting of the ALGOP on February, 2, 2013, could become a contest for the future of the Alabama Republican Party. At the winter meeting, current party Chief Bill Armistead will face an election challenge from Matt Fridy who has served on the GOP Executive Committee since … Continued
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December 26, 2012

Governor Bentley Announces Additional Audit of Alabama State University

Staff Report Press Release from the Office of Governor Robert Bentley MONTGOMERY – Governor Robert Bentley on Friday announced he is engaging a firm to conduct a forensic audit of Alabama State University. This additional level of review has the support of ASU leadership.  The review will be conducted by Forensic Strategic Solutions, Inc., of Birmingham. … Continued
December 14, 2012

Bentley Announces First Airbus Supplier to Come to Alabama

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Alabama Governor Robert Bentley (R) has actively pursued Airbus suppliers ever since the aviation giant Airbus announced that they would locate a massive Airbus jetliner assembly plant in Mobile Alabama. Gov. Bentley and Alabama Commerce Secretary Greg Canfield have twice flown directly to Europe to talk directly with the … Continued
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December 7, 2012