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Montana Petroleum Association names former senator Alan Olson as executive director
In a move that exemplifies how cozy the oil and gas industry is with the state legislature, the Montana Petroleum Association (MPA) has named Alan Olson, a Havre native, to replace Dave Galt as its executive director.
Olson served two terms as a state senator and four terms as a representative. Most recently, he was chair of the Senate Energy and Telecommunications Committee.
Olson’s appointment is a classic example of “revolving door” politics, in which industry hires people out of government to gain personal access to government officials; seek favorable legislation, regulation and government contracts; as well as get inside information on what is going on in government.
Local citizens take note. Protections will come from local zoning, not from the cozy relationship between the MPA and the legislature. Continue reading
Posted in Politics and History
Tagged Alan Olson, Montana Petroleum Association, revolving door politics
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