Canceling elections won’t lower Alabama power bills

By: Brian Lyman

Outlets: Alabama Reflector

Published: February 16, 2026

Words: 876

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 1 day ago

Sometimes I wish Alabama legislators were a little more creative. A little more inventive in the ways they sell bad legislation.

Take this abrupt push to cancel Alabama Public Service Commission elections. Rep. Chip Brown, R-Hollinger’s Island, the sponsor of the effort, said switching to an appointed board would lower Alabama’s high residential utility bills.

Why? Because Alabama state leaders would choose commissioners with experience in utilities and business. Who (presumably) would make …

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