Robert Bentley

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

Read More


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

Read More


Governor Bentley to Speak at National Day of Prayer Event at the Capitol

OFFICE OF GOVERNOR ROBERT BENTLEY MEDIA ADVISORY FOR EVENT ON THURSDAY, MAY 3, 2012 **Due to inclement weather today, this event has been moved to The New Church at 301 Dexter in Montgomery** Governor Bentley to Speak at National Day of Prayer Event at the Capitol MONTGOMERY – Governor Robert Bentley on Thursday will join community leaders at the annual

Read More


ICYMI: Alabama, Florida govs visit Dothan

Alabama, Florida govs visit Dothan Dothan Eagle Alabama Gov. Robert Bentley and Florida Gov. Rick Scott came to Dothan Monday for a meet and greet with local Republicans and the opportunity to talk up cooperation between the two states. Bentley and Scott spoke to local Republicans at The Grand in downtown Dothan Monday evening. About

Read More


Governor Bentley Praises New Jobs Coming to Montgomery Area

OFFICE OF GOVERNOR ROBERT BENTLEY FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: TUESDAY, MAY 1, 2012 Governor Bentley Praises New Jobs Coming to Montgomery Area MONTGOMERY – Alabama Governor Robert Bentley and Alabama Department of Commerce Secretary Greg Canfield on Tuesday congratulated Hyundai officials for their announcement of a third shift and nearly 900 jobs that will be added to the company’s Montgomery plant in

Read More


Governor Bentley, State Health Officer Discuss Consequences of Underfunding Medicaid

OFFICE OF GOVERNOR ROBERT BENTLEY FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: TUESDAY, MAY 1, 2012 Governor Bentley, State Health Officer Discuss Consequences of Underfunding Medicaid MONTGOMERY – Governor Robert Bentley and State Health Officer Dr. Donald Williamson on Tuesday discussed budget challenges facing the Alabama Medicaid Agency and how underfunding the agency would have a dramatic impact on the state’s

Read More


Governor Bentley to Celebrate 50 Years of Boeing in Alabama

OFFICE OF GOVERNOR ROBERT BENTLEY MEDIA ADVISORY FOR EVENT ON WEDNESDAY, MAY 2, 2012 Governor Bentley to Celebrate 50 Years of Boeing in Alabama HUNTSVILLE – Governor Robert Bentley on Wednesday will be in Huntsville to attend the 50th anniversary celebration of the Boeing Company in Alabama. The largest aerospace company in Alabama, Boeing maintains its Strategic Missile & Defense Systems headquarters in Huntsville,

Read More


ADVISORY: Governor Bentley to Announce Major Economic Development Project for Alabama

OFFICE OF GOVERNOR ROBERT BENTLEY MEDIA ADVISORY FOR EVENT ON TUESDAY, MAY 1, 2012 Governor Bentley to Announce Major Economic Development Project for Alabama MONTGOMERY – Governor Robert Bentley on Tuesday will announce a major economic development project that will bring hundreds of jobs to Alabama. The news conference announcing the project will be held in the Old House

Read More


By sharing your phone number and/or email address, you consent to receive emails, calls, and texts from the Alabama Republican Party. You may opt-out at any time. Please see our Privacy Policy for more information.

Alabama Republican Party