By Joseph M. Morgan joseph@southerntorch.com MONTGOMERY, Ala.— Governor Robert Bentley on Friday announced that Alabama’s preliminary, seasonally adjusted November unemployment rate is 6.0% statewide and 5.7% in DeKalb County. “We are…
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Bentley says “No” to Syrian refugees
By Joseph Morgan joseph@southerntorch.com MONTGOMERY, Ala.—Gov. Robert Bentley on Tuesday sent a letter to the President informing him of the governor’s decision not to participate in the resettlement of Syrian refugees.…
A fiscally responsible budget
By State Senator Steve Livingston When I first ran for office in 2014, I promised to keep you up-to-date on the legislative process in Montgomery. With that in mind, I want…
Alabama Legislature's new budget calls for $86 million in new taxes
MONTGOMERY, Ala.—After a 6-month stalemate that has spanned two special legislative sessions, Alabama lawmakers passed a state budget Wednesday night that will cost taxpayers $86 million. With less than two weeks…
Governor Bentley Signs Open Meetings Act
MONTGOMERY — Governor Robert Bentley on Tuesday held a ceremonial bill signing for the Open Meetings Act passed during the 2015 Regular Legislative Session. This legislation amends, strengthens and clarifies the…
Governor Bentley signs honeybee and catfish bills
With a smile and the stroke of a pen Gov. Robert Bentley signed two Federation priority bills dealing with country of origin labeling and the queen honeybee today. Bentley said the…
Bentley signs DeKalb Legislators Bills into Law
On June 30, Governor Robert Bentley signed SB229 , streamlining e-business filings,helping Alabama businesses to compete. Secretary of State John Merrill and Senator Steve Livingston were instrumental in creating and carrying…
"Opposing Gambling Legislation Protects Gambling Interests, Not The People"
Last week, Gov. Bentley announced that he would not include any gambling proposals in the call for a special legislative session later this year. I believe Gov. Bentley is wrong to…