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During Governor Bentleys first term in office, his administration has announced the
creation of more than 63,000 new jobs including partial numbers from 2014 (final 2014
numbers will be released after the publication of this report).
Alabamas wage and salary employment is at its highest point since 2008.
JobLink, Alabamas free online jobs database, continued to register record-high numbers
of active job orders, surpassing the 20,000 jobs mark on several occasions.
More than $1.2 billion in taxpayer dollars were identified and saved annually during the
first term of the Bentley Administration.
Gulf State Park Improvementsplans include developing a lodge and meeting center that
will create a direct and meaningful economic impact.
Graduation Rate at 86%, which is significantly higher than the target set for the end of
the first term of the Bentley Administration.
Governor Bentley thanked members of the Alabama Legislature for their efforts on many
initiatives.
Many of these items could not have been accomplished without the partnership and hard work
of our outstanding Legislature and its leadership, Governor Bentley added. My administration
will continue to work closely with the Legislature as we share the same commitment to improve
our great state.
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