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
Governor Bentley to Announce Additional ATRIP Road & Bridge Projects for Alabama Communities
MADISON – Governor Robert Bentley on Monday will be in Madison to announce 34 additional road and bridge projects that will move forward as part of Round 1 of funding for ATRIP – the Alabama Transportation Rehabilitation and Improvement Program. Monday’s news conference will take place at 1:00 p.m. along County Line Road. Governor Bentley will
Governor Bentley Unveils Road to a Billion Dollars in Savings
MONTGOMERY – Governor Robert Bentley on Thursday announced the State of Alabama is on track to reach one billion dollars in annual savings thanks to extensive efforts to reduce costs and increase government efficiency. Governor Bentley was joined by legislative leadership as he unveiled the state’s Road to a Billion Dollars in Savings. The long-term
Governor Bentley Responds to U.S. Supreme Court Ruling on Obamacare
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
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
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