For Immediate Release: Tuesday, April 9, 2013 ALGOP Press Office (205) 212-5900 Montgomery, AL – Alabama Governor Robert Bentley signed HB57 today, also known as the “Women’s Health and Safety Act.” This bill will further protect women seeking an abortion by requiring that the state’s few remaining abortion clinics bring their facilities up to hospital code.
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Stand with Governor Bentley and Block ObamaCare in Alabama
Those who favor limited government have a tremendous opportunity to derail the largest expansion of government in recent history – ObamaCare. If Alabama and other states refuse to create a health care exchange, ObamaCare will completely unravel. Governor Bentley has been a solid opponent of the health care law, holding strong and publicly refusing
Alabama’s September Unemployment Rate Falls to 8.3%
OFFICE OF GOVERNOR ROBERT BENTLEY FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: FRIDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2012 ** UPDATED DETAILED COUNTY UNEMPLOYMENT DATA: Attached are maps showing individual county unemployment rates and detailed county unemployment data** Alabama’s September Unemployment Rate Falls to 8.3% MONTGOMERY – Governor Robert Bentley announced Friday that Alabama’s preliminary September unemployment rate fell to 8.3%, down from the August rate of 8.5%, and
Armistead Congratulates Bentley for Rejecting Obamacare Component
Birmingham, Ala. – Bill Armistead, Chairman of the Alabama Republican Party, issued the following statement regarding Governor Bentley’s rejection of a component of the Affordable Care Act: “I congratulate Governor Bentley for having the courage to reject implementing the “essential health benefits” plan contained in Obama’s Affordable Care Act, and thank him for standing up
Secretary Chapman’s Turnout Prediction on Target
Secretary of State Beth Chapman said today that as predicted, about 20% of Alabama’s voter’s turned out to the polls yesterday for the Special Constitutional Amendment Election. Secretary Chapman had predicted around 20-21% turnout by looking at the numbers in past special constitutional amendment elections. “While we do wish that number would have been higher,
Chapman Reminds Voters to Head to Polls Tomorrow
Secretary of State Beth Chapman wants to remind voters of the importance of going to the polls tomorrow, September 18th for the Special Constitutional Amendment Election. “Most people think that you just go vote in November,” Secretary Chapman said. “However, ballot measures such as these have a great impact on how our state government works and
Secretary of State Chapman Participates in Discussion on Veterans and Voting
Secretary of State Beth Chapman is the only Secretary of State chosen among a group of elections officials from around the country who will participate in a roundtable discussion on best practices for veterans voting. The event, held Thursday in Washington DC, is sponsored by the Election Assistance Commission. Secretary Chapman was chosen to participate
They Said It: Obama Gives Himself An “Incomplete” On The Economy
Obama Gives Himself An “Incomplete” On The Economy After 42 Straight Months Of Unemployment Above Eight Percent IN 2009, OBAMA SAID THAT IF HE DIDN’T GET THINGS DONE HE WOULD FACE A ONE-TERM PROPOSITION, NOW HE ADMITS HIS WORK IS INCOMPLETE Watch Obama Grade Himself Obama Gives Himself An “Incomplete” On The Economy. REPORTER: “Your party
Chapman: September is National Voter Registration Month
Secretary of State Beth Chapman today joins fellow members of the National Association of Secretaries of State (NASS) in reminding citizens that September is National Voter Registration Month. Chapman and her staff are working with election officials across Alabama to make eligible voters aware of registration deadlines and requirements for the November 6 general election,
Chapman: Municipal Elections to be held Tuesday
Secretary of State Beth Chapman encourages everyone to cast their ballots on Tuesday, August 28th in many municipalities across Alabama. The polling hours are 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. statewide. “I encourage everyone who is able to vote do so,” said Chapman. “Whether we are electing someone to occupy offices at City Hall or the