Governor Bentley Editorial: Executive Amendment Needed to Improve Alabama Accountability Act 05/17/2013 - “All children deserve a quality education, no matter where they’re from and no matter how much money their parents make. I believe this is something on which we can all agree.		Alabama’s Unemployment Rate Drops to 6.9% 05/17/2013 - MONTGOMERY – Governor Robert Bentley on Friday announced that Alabama’s preliminary April unemployment rate is 6.9%, down from last month’s 7.2% and below the 7.4% recorded in April of 2012. April’s rate represents 150,503 unemployed persons, compared to 155,011 last month and 158,749 in April 2012.
Executive Amendment will Help Public Schools Improve While Ensuring Greater Fiscal Responsibility 05/15/2013 - MONTGOMERY – Governor Robert Bentley on Wednesday announced an upcoming executive amendment that will help public schools improve while also allowing the state to make greater progress in repaying the Education Rainy Day Fund.		Governor Bentley Signs Gulf State Park Legislation, Discusses Restoration Projects 05/14/2013 - GULF SHORES – Governor Robert Bentley on Tuesday signed Senate Bill 231, which will lead to improvements at Gulf State Park, including a lodge and meeting facility that will help attract more visitors.