November, 2014 Archives
2014 Thanksgiving Message
Videos
Governor Robert Bentley reflects on the things he is thankful for and sends wishes of good holidays to your family.
Small Business Saturday 2014
Videos
Governor Robert Bentley talks about the importance of supporting Alabama’s small businesses on this Small Business Saturday.
Alabama’s October Unemployment Rate Drops to 6.3%
Press Releases
MONTGOMERY—Governor Robert Bentley on Friday announced that Alabama’s preliminary, seasonally adjusted October unemployment rate is 6.3%, down from September’s rate of 6.6%. Octob…
Governor Robert Bentley Signs Proclamation for Small Business Saturday
Press Releases
MONTGOMERY– Governor Robert Bentley on Wednesday signed a proclamation formally declaring November 29 as Small Business Saturday in Alabama. Small Business Saturday is designed to cel…
Governor Bentley Announces $9.6 Million for Gulf Restoration Projects in Alabama
Press Releases
MONTGOMERY- Governor Robert Bentley on Monday announced the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) has approved $9.6 million for four Alabama projects that address high priority c…
Verocardiofacial Syndrome Awareness Day
Proclamations
WHEREAS, Verocardiofacial Syndrome (VCFS) is a genetic condition that causes many physical changes to the body, such as the formation of distinct facial features, and can lead to heart,…
National Family Caregivers Month
Proclamations
WHEREAS, both family members and professional caregivers are the wellspring of Alabama’s support to older adults with chronic conditions, frailty or disabilities, and as such, sustain…
National Epilepsy Awareness Month
Proclamations
WHEREAS, epilepsy is a neurological condition characterized by recurrent unprovoked seizures; and WHEREAS, epilepsy is the fourth most common neurological disorder worldwide, affecting …
National Elevator Escalator Safety Awareness Week
Proclamations
WHEREAS, the week of November 9 through November 15, 2014, has been designated as National Elevator Escalator Safety Awareness Week; and WHEREAS, the purpose of this week is to increase…
National Diabetes Awareness Month
Proclamations
WHEREAS, approximately 29 million people in the United States have diabetes; and WHEREAS, at least 86 million people in the United States have what is referred to as “pre-diabetes…