MONTGOMERY – Governor Robert Bentley on Thursday issued the following statement regarding the U.S. Supreme Court ruling on the Affordable Care Act. “I am deeply disappointed by today’s Supreme Court decision. The health care law is an overreach by the federal government that creates more regulation, bureaucracy, and a dramatic increase in costs to taxpayers. The ACA
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Governor Bentley Responds to Supreme Court Ruling on Arizona Immigration Law
MONTGOMERY – Alabama Governor Robert Bentley on Monday issued the following statement regarding the U.S. Supreme Court ruling on Arizona’s immigration law. “While Alabama’s anti-illegal immigration law has similar provisions as Arizona’s law, the laws are not identical. We will analyze the Supreme Court opinion to see what potential effect it might have on the provisions of Alabama’s law. State laws
Gov. Bentley Signs Bridges’ Bill Restricting Funeral Disruptions
MONTGOMERY – Armed with a new law restricting the protests of funerals of fallen soldiers and other victims, Alabama lawmakers and Governor Bentley today sent a strong message to any hate groups that would show such disrespect: stay out of Alabama. Governor Bentley today held a ceremonial signing of House Bill 238, sponsored by Rep. DuWayne
Chapman to Speak at National Notary Conference
On June 5th, Secretary of State Beth Chapman will be featured on the keynote panel at the National Notary Association annual conference in San Diego, California. The panel will focus on state issues as they relate to notaries public and business-related matters. Chapman will be joined by the Arizona Secretary of State Ken Bennett and
Governor Bentley to Announce Transportation Projects for Communities Across the State
STATEWIDE – Governor Robert Bentley on Thursday will announce more than 100 road and bridge projects that will improve infrastructure in communities across Alabama. The projects will receive funding through ATRIP – the Alabama Transportation Rehabilitation and Improvement Program. On Thursday, Governor Bentley will participate in two news conferences detailing the ATRIP program and the
Chapman: Blue Star Salute at American Village on Memorial Day
To those who lost their lives for our country, not just today but every day, we say thank you! For decades on this specific day, people have gathered and placed flowers on graves to remember those who have paid the ultimate sacrifice in defense of our nation. While that is a kind and gracious gesture,
Chapman: Honoring our Troops on Memorial Day
Memorial Day is designated each year for remembrance and reflection of those who have given their lives in the service of our country. These brave men and women of our armed services have paid the ultimate sacrifice to defend our nation. We owe a significant debt to both those who have fallen and those who
Governor Bentley Announces April Unemployment Rate Decline
MONTGOMERY – Governor Robert Bentley on Friday announced that Alabama’s preliminary April unemployment rate is 7.2%, down from March’s revised rate of 7.4%. April’s rate represents 154,307 unemployed persons, down from 157,494 last month and 203,520 in April 2011. “Alabama hasn’t seen an unemployment rate this low since the start of the recession,” Governor Bentley said. “I think we
Governor Bentley Comments on Toyota Motor Manufacturing Alabama Expansion Announcement
MONTGOMERY –Governor Robert Bentley on Thursday commented on news that Toyota plans to expand its Huntsville engine production facility, investing an additional $80 million and adding at least 125 new jobs. The expansion will bring total investment at Toyota’s Alabama plant to more than $700 million and the total number of jobs to more than 1,150. Governor Bentley made the following statement: “Toyota
Join Governor Bentley and Secretary of State Chapman for a Pre-Memorial Day Dinner
Governor Robert Bentley will be the keynote speaker at the first annual fundraising event for Support Our Soldiers, a non-profit organization based in Hoover and Shelby County. It will be held on May 23rd, the Wednesday prior to Memorial Day. The dinner will begin at 6:00 P.M at Briarwood Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall. Support Our