The Alabama Legislature has passed a bill that shifts control of the state's Department of Veterans Affairs to the governor.
Previously, the State Board of Veterans Affairs had authority over the department and appointed its commissioner. Under the new law, the governor will have sole power to appoint the VA commissioner. Supporters argue this change will streamline leadership, while critics worry it could politicize veterans' services.
The bill now awaits Governor Kay Ivey’s signature to become law.
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Consolidating more power in the hands of one politician is never a good idea—veterans’ services should be kept as far from political influence as possible.
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