2/8/2016 Group Watch: Governor Bentley’s Plan
During his recent state-of-the-state address, Governor Robert Bentley unveiled his strategic plan for Alabama called “2019 Great State.” The governor is calling for a major bond issue to replace the state’s prisons as well as new investments in health care and broadband in Alabama’s rural areas. The governor is also calling for the closure of four prisons and replacing them with new facilities strategically located in the state. He proposes raises for teachers and public employees and continued expansion of the pre-K program. Click below to read his 2019 Great State plan.