Alabama Governor Robert Bentley Thursday signed a bill that will allow Alabama to compete more effectively for film production in the state.

HB243, sponsored by Representative Terri Collins and carried by Senator Gerald Dial, increases incentives allowed for filming projects in the State of Alabama from $10 million per project to $20 million per project. The minimum that can be spent remains at $500,000 and the percentages received (25 percent for expenditures and 35 percent for hiring residents) also remain the same.

This new amendment also increases the amount that can be rebated per year to qualified productions.

The Montgomery Election Center is reminding Montgomery County registered voters to confirm where they will vote in the March 13, 2012 Primary Election since some polling place locations have changed during this election cycle.

To confirm a polling place location, please call the Montgomery Election Center at 832-7744, the Montgomery Board of Registrars at 832-1215, or visit www.montgomeryelectioncenter.org

Source:  Montgomery Election Center

The Montgomery Election Center announced the deadline to register to vote in the upcoming Primary Election is Friday, March 2, 2012.

Citizens living in Montgomery County must be registered and qualified to vote in order to vote in the Primary Election on March 13, 2012.