MONTGOMERY – The Alabama Economic Development Alliance has held its first meeting focusing on implementation of the Accelerate Alabama strategic plan for the economic development of the state. When he announced the Alliance’s strategic plan last month, Governor Robert Bentley stressed the importance of ensuring that the plan is effectively implemented. “It is important to
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Chuck Todd Says No “Bigger Bust” For Obama Than Energy Policy
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Governor Bentley Details Plans to Improve Alabama’s Roads and Bridges
MONTGOMERY – Governor Robert Bentley on Thursday outlined his plans to upgrade roads and bridges throughout the state. Making such improvements, the Governor said, will improve the quality of life for Alabama citizens, and it will also help the state recruit additional jobs from industries that depend on a solid infrastructure. “There are more than
Obama’s Failure At The Pump
After Promising To Solve The Energy Crisis “Once And For All,” The Change Obama Gave Us Was No Energy Policy For Four Years _____________________________________________________________________ IN 2008, OBAMA PROMISED TO SOLVE THE ENERGY CRISIS ONCE AND FOR ALL Obama In 2008: “As President, I Will Work To Solve This Energy Crisis Once And For All.” OBAMA: “Everywhere
They Said It! Obama White House Says Concern Over Gas Prices Is Just “Media Hysteria”
Obama White House Says Americans’ Concerns Over Increasing Gas Prices Just A Product Of “Media Hysteria” _____________________________________________________________________ Obama White House Says Rising Gas Prices Just “An Annual Affair Bolstered By Media Hysteria.” “The administration officials brushed off the brewing political storm over rising gas prices as an annual affair bolstered by media hysteria. They said the
Alabama Exports for 2011 Surge to Highest Level Ever
Alabama’s exports in 2011 continued to grow and recorded the highest-ever total for the value of goods exported during a single year: $17.9 billion, up 15.4 percent from $15.5 billion in 2010. “Companies in Alabama are remaining competitive in the global marketplace, and we continue to assist them through the Alabama Development Office and the
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Bentley Participates in Launch of New Statewide Severe Weather Alerting System
HUNTSVILLE – Governor Robert Bentley on Wednesday joined with weather experts and other leaders at the launch of Alabama SAF-T-Net, a new, site-specific weather alerting system that will use e-mail, text messaging, and phone calls to warn people of approaching severe weather. Alabama SAF-T-Net is offered to residents throughout the state at no cost. The