BusinessWeek reports that certain lobbyist contributions are being questioned in connection with an effort for electronic bingo in Alabama. Two of the three senators who provided the swing votes to pass an electronic bingo bill in the Alabama Senate received campaign contributions from a Montgomery lobbyist whom the FBI tried to interview within hours of […]
Category: Alabama
Birmingham News on localities lobbying
To follow-up on a story I noted about Jefferson County, Alabama, The Birmingham News editorializes about the county commission’s decision to hire the most expensive lobbyist who bid here. Hiring a lobbyist is irresponsible. Even during the best of times financially, a government body paying a private firm to lobby another branch of government is […]
High-bidder wins Jefferson County lobby contract
The Birmingham News writes that the Jefferson County Council accepted a $10,000 per month lobbying contract. On Thursday, [Commission President] Collins said awarding contracts involves more than merely selecting the lowest bidder. “We look at qualifications here,” Collins said. “What they are paid is one part of it.” Experience and the amount of time spent […]