Governor Robert Bentley

Governor Robert Bentley @GovRBentley

I am grateful for the privilege and the honor of serving the people who make up this great state, the people who call themselves Alabamians. — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Robert Bentley @GovRBentley

Every day when I wake up, I thank God for the opportunity He’s given me to serve the people of this state. — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Robert Bentley @GovRBentley

I hope you'll join me & members of my Administration in support of Dianne in her effort to protect Alabama families from domestic violence. — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Robert Bentley @GovRBentley

We must defend the women, men and children who are going through this dangerous cycle of violence within their own homes. — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Robert Bentley @GovRBentley

This legislation will modernize our current laws, expand victim services and strengthen victim protection. — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Robert Bentley @GovRBentley

This Session you will see Dianne in the State House pushing powerful legislation for Domestic Violence victims and their families. — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Robert Bentley @GovRBentley

Since 2011 our First Lady has been a voice for victims of domestic violence and their children. — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Robert Bentley @GovRBentley

By meeting certain requirements foster children who may not ever attend college will be given the opportunity for a better future. — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Robert Bentley @GovRBentley

Fostering Hope will offer children currently or formerly in Alabama’s Foster Care System the opportunity to get a college education. — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Robert Bentley @GovRBentley

This year we will introduce legislation that will give Alabama’s foster children tuition scholarships to our state’s public 2-year colleges. — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Robert Bentley @GovRBentley

Through ALAVETNET we will introduce legislation that gives an employer tax credit for hiring any unemployed Veteran. — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Robert Bentley @GovRBentley

Through our newly created Alabama Veterans Network we will work to make sure our Veterans are able to find the jobs they need and deserve. — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Robert Bentley @GovRBentley

By 2020, a quarter of a million Service Men and Women will be exiting the military and returning to America’s communities. — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Robert Bentley @GovRBentley

We must continue to create opportunities for better education and better jobs and a better way of life for our people. — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Robert Bentley @GovRBentley

By keeping spending at a reasonable level we will actually save money, and potentially create a surplus in the General Fund in future years. — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Robert Bentley @GovRBentley

The problems we face have been decades in the making. We can't put off solving these problems anymore. We can't cut our way out of this. — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Robert Bentley @GovRBentley

The results will be an estimated $250-300 million more dollars for K-12 Education, the State’s 2 Year systems and Higher Education. — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Robert Bentley @GovRBentley

I will propose we unearmark some funds so we can better determine the needs of our state & steer taxpayer dollars where they'll be best used — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Robert Bentley @GovRBentley

Ninety-one percent of all state revenues for both budgets are already earmarked — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Robert Bentley @GovRBentley

We must also free up funding so that our Legislature can better manage where the money goes. — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Robert Bentley @GovRBentley

The budget I will send you will contain 8 separate tax increase proposals for a total of $541 million in estimated increased revenue. — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Robert Bentley @GovRBentley

If Alabama families have to pay their fair share of taxes, so should large national and international corporations. — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Robert Bentley @GovRBentley

Taxes should be fair among all people. It's unfair for certain groups to be taxed for goods and services while others are not. — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Robert Bentley @GovRBentley

If we are to pay our debts, cover the shortfall and create revenue for our stagnant General Fund, we must look to increase our revenue. — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Robert Bentley @GovRBentley

Now, as we look to the future, we must take the steps necessary to help get our state out of debt and find secure financial footing. — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Robert Bentley @GovRBentley

If we are to solve our financial problems for future generations of Alabamians we must act today. — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Robert Bentley @GovRBentley

We must do what every family in Alabama does every day – Live within our means and manage our finances wisely. — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Robert Bentley @GovRBentley

We must break the cycle of budget shortfalls – year after year. — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Robert Bentley @GovRBentley

We must break the cycle of borrowing from our Education Fund to prop up the General Fund. — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Robert Bentley @GovRBentley

We must break the cycle of draining our savings accounts to prop up the General Fund. — PolitiTweet.org