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
Announcement of Winner for Real World Design Challenge: Fort Payne High School
MONTGOMERY, Alabama (February 22, 2012) – After three months of late nights and intensive work, the Alabama Real World Design Challenge (RWDC) ended today with the announcement of the statewide winning team, Fort Payne High School in Dekalb County. The school was chosen by a panel of expert judges who made their decision after viewing final reports submitted
Chapman: Helping Those Who Defend Our Nation
Republicans love to support the men and women of our military and I have a great opportunity for us to do so. The Support our Soldiers Foundation was started by Dr. and Mrs. Thomas Rivers, Sr. in memory of their son, Marine Lance Cpl. Thomas Rivers, Jr. who died in Afghanistan at age 21. The
Key Component of Governor Bentley’s Jobs Agenda Approved by House of Representatives
MONTGOMERY – Governor Robert Bentley on Thursday applauded Alabama House members for approving a key component of his jobs and economic development agenda. Representatives approved House Bill 159, a proposed constitutional amendment that would authorize an incentives program to help recruit more companies to Alabama. The measure would also help existing businesses expand and hire more workers
Chapman: College Students Join Chapman for State of the State Activities
Several members of the Alpha Tau Omega fraternity from Troy University joined Secretary of State Beth Chapman to discuss state government issues before the annual State of the State address. The young men toured the State Capitol and learned about the functions of the secretary of state’s office: from elections to business services. Following their
Chapman Presents National Award to Condoleezza Rice
ASHINGTON— On Saturday, Alabama Secretary of State Beth Chapman personally presented former U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice with the Margaret Smith Chase American Democracy Award at a ceremony held in Washington, D.C. This ceremony was in conjunction with the National Association of Secretaries of State winter meeting where Secretary Chapman, as current President of
Tribute to Governor Robert Bentley and the Victims of the April Tornadoes
A tribute to Governor Robert Bentley in recognition of his leadership after the devastating tornadoes struck Alabama on April 27th, 2011 and to the many victims of those storms. (now with lyrics sung by Tony Hebson). Video created by Will Payne of watertowerfilms.net.