ALRA Press
Rejecting Alabama Senate Bill 360
“Power to the People Act,” as a risky move that undermines utility regulation and equal representation for Alabamians.
WHEREAS, Senate Bill 360, hastily introduced on March 10, 2026, and misleadingly titled the “Power to the People Act,” represents the most radical and disruptive overhaul of the Alabama Public Service Commission (PSC) in over a century by ballooning the commission from three statewide-elected commissioners to seven elected by congressional district, creating a new cabinet-level Secretary of Energy, imposing a multi-year moratorium on electric retail base rate adjustments, and imposing other sweeping restrictions on utility operations; and
Profane Indifference: Ledbetter’s Betrayal of Alabama Republican Principles
Alabama Republican Assembly in conference February 19, 2026
In a state where the Republican Party has long been synonymous with conservative values, family-first policies, and a staunch defense against liberal overreach, Alabama House Speaker Nathaniel Ledbetter’s recent comments represent nothing short of a stunning betrayal. Leaked audio from a closed-door House GOP caucus meeting reveals Ledbetter declaring, “I could give a s**t about the Republican Party,” exposes a dangerous rift between party loyalty and personal political maneuvering. This isn’t just colorful language; it’s an admission that the man who controls the gavel in Montgomery prioritizes his personal caucus’s survival over the very party that propelled him to power
Opposing the Elimination of Elected Public Service Commissioners.
February 14th, 2026
One week ago, the Alabama Republican Assembly put forth a resolution that rejected Senate Bill 268 and companion House Bill 392, opposing the elimination of elected Public Service Commissioners.
Bravo, Alabama! Just when you thought your utility bills couldn’t get any more creatively punished, the geniuses in Montgomery decided to treat our Republican values like an optional side dish and nearly served up a heaping plate of “Let’s Appoint the People Who Decide How Much You Pay for Electricity Instead of Letting You Vote for Them.”