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Senator Elliott places hold on Alabama Board of Pharmacy communications contract over lobbying concerns; hold lifted after assurance
Summary
The Alabama Board of Pharmacy sought committee approval for a contract with an external communications consultant. Sen. Chris Elliott put a hold on the contract, saying state agencies should not hire lobbyists; Board executive secretary John Lina assured the committee the contractor would not lobby the legislature and Elliott removed his hold.
The Alabama Board of Pharmacy asked the Contract Review Committee to approve a contract for external communications and coordination services, drawing a formal hold from Sen. Chris Elliott over concerns the contractor could act as a lobbyist.
Board Executive Secretary John Lina told the committee the contractor’s role is to “introduce me to key decision makers” and to help the board rebuild relationships with other parts of state government. He said the board was not seeking outside influence on policy decisions.…
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