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Bentley Announces FEMA Grant to Help Tornado Disaster Survivors

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Wednesday, Governor Robert Bentley announced that the Federal Emergency Management Agency had awarded that state a $12.9 million Disaster Case Management Grant to help Alabamians continue the long-term recovery process from the April 2011 tornadoes. Alabama Governor Robert Bentley said, “Since last year’s storms, we have worked continuously … Continued
April 26, 2012

Alabama’s Unemployment Rate Drops Again

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Friday, Governor Robert Bentley released a written statement announcing that Alabama’s March preliminary unemployment rate had dropped to just 7.3%.  That is down from February’s revised rate of 7.5%. Gov. Bentley said, “We are encouraged to see that Alabama’s unemployment rate has dropped once again, and we will continue … Continued
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April 23, 2012

Bentley Response to AEA Rally

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Alabama Governor Robert Bentley (R) issued a written statement in response to the Capitol rally organized by the state of Alabama’s largest education union, Alabama Education Association (AEA). Gov. Bentley said, “The AEA has criticized the budget I recommended without providing a better alternative.  My budget proposals protect funding … Continued
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April 16, 2012

Governor Bentley Praises Senate For Approval of Pension Reform

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter The Alabama Senate approved pension reform measures (SB 388) that supporters say will make the state retirement system viable and save taxpayers over $5 billion over the next 30 years. Gov. Bentley in a written statement said, “The measures approved by the Senate today protect the retirements of hard-working … Continued
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April 11, 2012

Bentley Says Alabama Economic Development Projects Increased in 2011

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday Governor Robert Bentley issued a written statement announcing that new and expanding industry announcement totals rose to the highest capital investment levels in the past four years. Governor Bentley said.  “Alabama’s economic development programs are working hand-in-hand with local development partners to create new jobs and new opportunities … Continued
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March 31, 2012

Governor Bentley Appoints Kay Ivey to Transportation Rehabilitation and Improvement Program

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Governor Robert Bentley has appointed Lieutenant Governor Kay Ivey to the advisory committee of Gov. Bentley’s new Alabama Transportation Rehabilitation and Improvement Program (ATRIP). Lt. Gov. Ivey said, “Alabama’s economy rides and thrives on our infrastructure.  ATRIP is tasked with looking at the overall rehabilitation and improvement plan for … Continued
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March 22, 2012

Senate Passes Heroes For Hire Act

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter The Senate passed the “Heroes for Hire” Act unanimously on Tuesday.  The “Heroes for Hire” act, HB152, provide tax credits to employers who hire returning veterans and tax credits for returning veterans who start their own business. According to Senator Whatley’s written statement: “The bill will provide a $1,000 … Continued
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March 21, 2012

Bentley Announces 300 Jobs In Auburn

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Governor Robert Bentley announced Tuesday that SiO2 Medical Products is investing $90 million to build a new facility in Auburn, creating almost 300 new Lee County jobs. In a written statement Governor Robert Bentley said, “An essential part of creating new jobs is encouraging our existing companies to further … Continued
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March 21, 2012

Interview Governor Bentley, Part 2

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter In the final part of our interview with Governor Bentley he talks about his commitment to rebuilding Alabama’s infrastructure and his vision for the future. APR: For the upcoming session, any thoughts on your mind about what you are hoping to see come next? BENTLEY: We have an agenda … Continued
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March 2, 2012