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Area Development Recognizes Alabama with 2013 Gold Shovel Award

Staff Report MONTGOMERY— Governor Robert Bentley announced Wednesday that job creation success during the past year has earned Alabama the nation’s top Gold Shovel Award from Area Development magazine. Alabama, Georgia, Texas, and Kansas were named the winners of the magazine’s 2013 Gold Shovel Awards, presented annually to states that have achieved significant success in … Continued
May 30, 2013

Bentley returns to sound principle while others foolishly resist

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—In what might be considered deja vu all over again, the governor visited several of Alabama’s radio talking-heads to find support for his executive amendment to the Alabama Accountability Act (AAA). The thrust of Gov. Bentley’s argument is that the state needs a two-year delay in offering tax credits … Continued
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May 17, 2013

H.S. Automotive Breaks Ground in Enterprise

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter HS Automotive Alabama breaks ground on the second expansion of its facility in Enterprise.  Alabama Governor Robert Bentley (R) joined other dignitaries at the groundbreaking ceremony on Friday.  HSA makes weather stripping, tubing and automotive high- and low-pressure hoses for Hyundai, Kia, and Chrysler. HSAA in Enterprise was the first … Continued
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May 14, 2013

Governor Bentley prepares to sign campaign promise into law

By Beth Clayton Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—In 2011, Governor Robert Bentley stood on the Capitol steps to deliver his inaugural address. Governor Bentley promised the people of Alabama that he would not take a paycheck until Alabama reached defined full employment. “We are going to have to be creative. Agencies that are not typically focused … Continued
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May 3, 2013

Bentley to Seek Reelection

Staff Report Governor Robert Bentley announced his intention to seek re-election of a second term this week. “I remain humbled and honored to serve the people of this great state as Governor. After prayerful consideration, Dianne and I have decided to seek the Republican nomination for a second term,” Bentley announced. “Our state has been … Continued
April 10, 2013

Governor Bentley Appoints Spencer Collier as Secretary of Law Enforcement

Staff Report MONTGOMERY – Governor Robert Bentley on Friday announced the appointment of Homeland Security Director Spencer Collier as Secretary of Law Enforcement. The newly-created Alabama State Law Enforcement Agency was established by Senate Bill 108, which Governor Bentley recently signed into law as part of a comprehensive effort to make government more efficient.  Secretary … Continued
April 8, 2013

Bonner Announces Airbus Groundbreaking in Mobile

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter U.S. Representative Jo Bonner (R) from Mobile announced in his column that the Airbus groundbreaking will be Monday. Rep. Bonner wrote, “As I write this column, we are three days away from the official ceremony marking the beginning of construction of the $600 million aircraft assembly complex at Mobile’s … Continued
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April 8, 2013

Governor supports for bi-partisan solution to title and payday lending

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—The debate over Title Loans and Payday Lending is heating up in Alabama. Some call it “loan sharking,” others call it a “helping hand.” Whatever side, an unusual thing is happening in the State Legislature and  it is called bi-partisanship. On Wednesday, Jeremy King, spokesperson for Governor Robert Bentley … Continued
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April 4, 2013