Politics

Governor Bentley stops in Courtland on Road to Economic Recovery tour

Submitted by Lonnie Liebner, Community Web Producer

Thursday, September 8th, 2011, 11:14pm

Governor Bentley stops in Courtland on Road to Economic Recovery tour

By Monica Rix

Governor Bentley wants to help more people find work in the state.

The Governor toured Lockheed Martin's Courtland facility in Lawrence County as part of his Road to Economic Recovery tour. The company plans to place a bid for an expansion contract for the facility for 2013 and if they get it, it could creates dozens of new jobs.

"Every day we work on recruiting industry into Alabama and help the industries that are already here expand," said Gov. Bentley.

Governor Bentley said Lockheed Martin's pending plan to expand is the perfect example of how Alabama will create more jobs in the future.

And it was his plan all along to boost the state's economy.

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Governor Bentley comes to Courtland

Submitted by Lonnie Liebner, Community Web Producer

Tuesday, September 6th, 2011, 4:25pm

Governor Robert Bentley will be in Lawrence County on Wednesday, September 7th, continuing his “Road to Economic Recovery Tour.”

At 3 p.m., Governor Bentley will tour Lockheed Martin in Courtland and meet with company leaders and employees.

For more information, contact the Governor’s Press Office at 334-242-7150.

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Congressman Brooks to hold mobile office hours in Courtland

Submitted by Anonymous on Wednesday, April 6th, 3:45 pm

Congressman Mo Brooks will be holding mobile office hours at the Rudy McCarley Center at 233 College Street, from 8:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on Friday, April 8th.

"A representative from my district staff will be in Courtland to meet with constituents and learn about the issues that matter most to residents in Lawrence County," said Brooks. "I hope a lot of people will stop by to ask questions, get help with casework, or share about the legislative issues that are important to them."

For more information, contact the Decatur District Office at 256-355-9400.

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Sen. Shelby visiting

Submitted by Anonymous on Tuesday, March 8th, 9:37 am

Senator Richard Shelby will be in Lawrence County for a visit on Saturday, March 12th at 8:00 am. The visit, which is open to the public, will take place at Little Kuntry Kitchen at 14258 Court Street in Moulton.

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Gov. Bentley's comments stir controversy

Submitted by Anonymous on Wednesday, January 19th, 3:17 pm

Governor Robert Bentley is drawing criticism for a statement made during his inaugural events.

Some call the remarks shocking and offensive. Bentley told a church crowd in Montgomery that anyone who isn't a Christian isn't his brother or sister, and that he wants them to accept Christ so he can be their brother.

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Gov. Bentley on verge of declaring proration

Submitted by Bliss Bowman Wade, Digital Content Director

Tuesday, January 18th, 2011, 2:41pm

Gov. Bentley on verge of declaring proration

Governor Bentley admits he may be on the verge of declaring proration early on in his administration.

"I think declaring proration in the education budget is a possibility and in the general fund, it is more of a probability," he said.

Bentley talked about the proration possibilities just before he swore in his cabinet Tuesday morning. Bentley says his administration is already looking at how much proration will be needed in the state's two budgets.

Bentley says he feels it would be better to declare proration early so state agencies could better deal with the impact over the coming months.

Bentley says it's the state's budget that pays for roads and prisons that is hurting the most.

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Bentley to be sworn in as Governor of Alabama

Submitted by Anonymous on Monday, January 17th, 9:20 am

The inauguration for incoming Governor Robert Bentley gets under way with a parade that features about 90 units from throughout the state.

The parade starts along Montgomery's Dexter Avenue at 9:45 a.m. Monday, January 17th. Bentley and other constitutional officers will take their oaths of office on the state Capitol steps after the parade.

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