Robert Bentley in 2011 gubernatorial press release


On Energy & Oil: Supports off-shore drilling and the oil and gas industries

If we're going to take the responsibility of having to clean up our coasts and having to lose money because of any oil spill, then we ought to be able to get money from that. Bentley also noted the importance of energy production to Alabama's economy. We have had minimal impacts from our longstanding oil and gas development and production industries.
Source: 2011 Alabama gubernatorial press release, "Oil Spill" Oct 5, 2011

On Free Trade: $241K to promote AL exports and international trade

Governor Bentley announced that Alabama has won two separate grants totaling $240,600 to increase exports. The grants will work to increase the number of companies exporting by providing hands-on assistance through market research, trade leads and identifying qualified international buyers. "These two grants will allow Alabama to provide funding for our state's companies to sell more Alabama products and services overseas and create jobs through increasing our exports," said Governor Bentley.
Source: Alabama 2011 gubernatorial press release #5716 Oct 5, 2011

On Corporations: We will do whatever we can to attract new businesses

Governor Bentley announced that Alabama has been selected as one of the top three states in the nation for doing business. Bentley said, "Alabama has a unique blend of excellent sites, quality infrastructure and incentives that make us attractive to companies throughout the world. These consultants have recognized what we knew all along. Alabama is the best place in the nation to open or expand a business."
Source: Alabama 2011 gubernatorial press release #5633 Sep 23, 2011

On Education: Improving schools with a federal/state/private partnership

Governor Bentley announced results for A+ College Ready's Advanced Placement Training and Incentive program. Program schools achieved a 108% average increase in passing Advanced Placement scores. A+ College Ready is a proven investment that is preparing our students for college and the jobs of tomorrow. The funding is a public-private partnership that includes the legislature, the National Math and Science Initiative, the U.S. Department of Education and private donors.
Source: 2011 Alabama gubernatorial press release #5513 Aug 24, 2011

On Environment: Primary value of forests is economic and job related

Alabama forests are an important part of the storm recovery process both in terms of the beauty and recreation they provide, but also for the economic value they have and the jobs that the forest products industry provides to Alabama's overall economy. The members of this task force will work diligently to make sure this industry recovers as quickly as possible.
Source: Alabama 2011 gubernatorial press release #5072 May 12, 2011

On Education: Give more power to school boards to make decisions

We will give flexibility to local school boards to prioritize and make decisions that affect the schools in their districts. We will remove restrictive language from legislation that dictates decisions made by these schools board and give them additional funding and flexibility so they can put the money to highest and best use.
Source: 2011 Alabama gubernatorial press release #4728 Mar 1, 2011

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