Alabama agriculture groups and leaders hope a new strategic plan will add $7 billion to the state’s economy and create 58,000 jobs by 2020. Alabama Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries…
Category: Session 2015
Learning From Our Own History
I’ve always admired Pres. Truman. Even though he never earned a college degree, I believe he had more wisdom than most of our Ivy-League educated leaders. Pres. Truman once said, “There…
In Alabama: We Dare Defend Our Rights
I have just returned from a week in Israel where I visited many holy sites from both the Old and New Testament. I walked where Jesus walked in Galilee, Nazareth, Jerusalem…
Aderholt Statement on President Obama’s Proposed FY 2016 Budget
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today Congressman Robert Aderholt (Al-04) released the following statement on President Obama’s proposed FY 2016 budget. “I commend the President for sending Congress his proposed budget during the…
Governor is Right to Take Gambling Off the Table
Supporters of expanding gambling in Alabama often hype the opportunities missed by our state to "keep Alabama gambling dollars in Alabama." Given the economic and social damage that would come with…
Governor Bentley Releases Statement on 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals Decision On Alabama’s Same Sex Marriage Ban
MONTGOMERY–Governor Robert Bentley on Tuesday released a statement on the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals’ decision Tuesday to deny a stay of the U.S. District Court’s ruling on Friday, January 23, 2015, regarding Alabama’s ban…
"States need certainty, flexibility and a strong partnership with federal transportation dollars."
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Governor Robert Bentley on Wednesday testified before the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee regarding the need for Congress to pass a long-term plan for transportation infrastructure investments. In 2012,…
Bentley's Proclamation for Black History Month
WHEREAS, Alabamians of all backgrounds and experiences have contributed to the rich history of the state of Alabama, and African Americans hold a special place in the history of the state…