Lately, Alabamians have struggled to discern any difference between what they thought they voted against in November and what they might be getting in the coming months. A commitment to oppose…
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Governor Bentley Declares State of Emergency in Preparation for Winter Weather
MONTGOMERY—Governor Robert Bentley on Tuesday declared a State of Emergency for all Alabama counties in preparation for winter weather that is expected to move through Alabama. “With winter weather expected to…
Alabama Leaders Highlight Importance of High-Quality Early Learning Programs at Governor’s Summit
MONTGOMERY–Nearly 300 early childhood education leaders from across the state gathered in Montgomery on Thursday to discuss and learn more about the state’s vision for high-quality early learning and care beginning…
Lockheed Martin Jump Starts Alabama Expansion, Adding 240 Jobs
TROY, Alabama — Governor Robert Bentley today announced that Alabama has partnered with Lockheed Martin to add an additional 240 employees by 2020 at the company’s Pike County Operations facility in Troy.…
State Agriculture, Forestry Strategic Plan Announced
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…
Alabama Workforce Council Proposals Aim to Create Pathway to High-Wage Jobs
MONTGOMERY, Alabama — Commerce Secretary Greg Canfield said proposals from the Alabama Workforce Council, a panel that studied ways to advance the state’s workforce development efforts, could create a pathway that steers more…
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,…