Alabama's Republican governor isn't getting support from key Republicans or Democrats for his proposal to delay private school tax credits for two years.
The Republican architect of the tax credits, Senate President Pro Tem Del Marsh, says a delay isn't needed.
The Senate Democratic Caucus and House Minority Leader Craig Ford say the tax credits should be repealed rather than delayed.
But Bentley is persisting. He sent a letter to legislators Friday and is contacting legislators urging them to support a delay when they wrap up the 2013 legislative session on Monday.
Bentley says a delay is needed to allow failing schools to improve and to keep the tax breaks from kicking in before the state repays a $423 million debt.