(MONTGOMERY)— While I respect the Court’s decision, I strongly disagree with its ruling today. The individual mandate was sold to the American people as a penalty when it was proposed, but is now ruled constitutional as a tax, the very thing the Obama Administration and Congress insisted it was not. Now it is up to
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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
Armistead Congratulates Governor Walker on His Resounding Victory
Armistead Congratulates Governor Walker on His Resounding Victory Republican Win is a Strong Indicator for November Election BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Alabama Republican Party Chairman Bill Armistead released the following statement regarding Governor Scott Walker’s (R-Wisconsin) victory in the recall election: “Once again, Democrats in Wisconsin have been confounded in their efforts to stop Governor Walker
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
Armistead: Keahey Political Posturing Wasting Taxpayers Thousands
Democrat’s Stalling Tactics Barrier to Completion of Special Session MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Chairman of the Alabama Republican Party, Bill Armistead, released the following statement: “Senator Marc Keahey (D – Grove Hill) has for all practical purposes shut down the Alabama Senate today by implementing the stalling tactic of having the legislative reapportionment bill read
Statement Regarding Madison County District Judge Contest
BIRMINGHAM, AL – Today, the following statement was released from the Alabama Republican Party: As a result of a complaint filed by two voters in Madison County and a subsequent hearing, the Alabama Republican Party Candidate Committee has determined that Chris Messervy failed to file a required report (with previously undisclosed information) under the Fair
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
GOP Announces Process to Fill Ballot Vacancy for Madison County District Judge
BIRMINGHAM, AL – Chairman Bill Armistead announced that the Alabama Republican Party is now accepting applications from candidates interested in being placed on the ballot as the Republican nominee for Madison County District Court Judge, Place 3. This vacancy occurred when Chris Messervy was removed from the ballot for failure to file financial disclosure reports