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| February 2, 2016 

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WBHM, in partnership with Alabama Public Television, will broadcast Governor Robert Bentley’s State of the State Address this evening. The governor is scheduled to speak at 6:30 p.m. in the Old House Chamber of the State Capitol.  The governor will outline his agenda for the legislative session which starts today.  WBHM will also carry the Democratic response from Rep. Craig Ford of Gadsden.

 

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