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Longtime Alabama Finance Director Bill Poole to step down

Headline from Alabama Political Reporter

Doryan Carlton, the state budget officer, will take over the department.

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  1. Yellowhammer News

    Bill Poole, legend of Alabama state government, departing as finance director (opens Yellowhammer News)

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    Yellowhammer News's feed description

    Bill Poole is stepping down as Director of the Alabama Department of Finance, a role he’s held for over five years, and according to Governor Kay Ivey’s office – is departing after 16 years of state service. Poole has been a constant on Yellowhammer News’ Power & Influence list since 2015.

  2. AL.com

    Ivey names replacement as Alabama’s finance director steps down (opens AL.com)

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    AL.com's feed description

    Bill Poole resigned from the Legislature to become Ivey’s finance director back in 2021.

  3. Alabama Political Reporter

    Longtime Alabama Finance Director Bill Poole to step down (opens Alabama Political Reporter)

    Published

    Alabama Political Reporter's feed description

    Doryan Carlton, the state budget officer, will take over the department.