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Bentley Announces 200 New Barrel Factory Jobs

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter The national and international economic numbers increasingly appear like a second recession is possible.  Governor Robert Bentley’s economic development team however keeps working hard to grow and expand employment in Alabama.  On Thursday, Gov. Bentley announced that Brown-Forman was expanding for the second time bringing 200 new jobs to … Continued
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June 15, 2012

Bentley Announces Almost 900 New Jobs in Montgomery Area

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Alabama Governor Robert Bentley announced Tuesday that Hyundai will be adding a third shift to their Alabama factory.  The third shift at the Montgomery car factory will start this September.  The plant will be accepting job applications and start training workers for the 877 new jobs within weeks. Governor … Continued
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May 3, 2012

Governor Bentley Announces 500 New Coal Mining Jobs

By Brandon Moseley and Susan Britt Alabama Political Reporter Governor Robert Bentley announced Tuesday that Walter Energy, Inc., will soon build a new underground coal mine in Tuscaloosa County.  The new project will create more than 500 new jobs in four Alabama counties.  This announcement follows the recent approval of incentives that were designed to … Continued
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May 2, 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 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

BACHUS ANNOUNCES THAT JOBS BILL PASSES HOUSE

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Congressman Spencer Bachus (R) from Vestavia issued a written statement announcing that the House gave final approval to a bipartisan Financial Services Committee bill that decreases some federal regulations to boost startup companies and promote new job creation.  The bill passed the House 380 to 41.  The JOBS (Jumpstart … Continued
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March 28, 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

Roby: Focus on Jobs, Latest Meetings

By U.S. Representative Martha Roby Focusing on Jobs Last week, I spent more time traveling through our district to participate in meetings and take questions about a number of important issues that affect our area. Regularly traveling around the district continues to provide me with a wonderful opportunity to listen to those that I represent … Continued
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March 21, 2012