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Bill overhauling Alabama's largest water utility heads to governor's desk despite local outcry

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Bill overhauling Alabama 's largest water utility heads to governor's desk despite local outcry.

Proponents of the bill point to frequent rate hikes and say that the move will prevent catastrophic events.

Opponents say that it is a power grab that diminishes the power of Black residents in Birmingham .

The bill passed along party lines 66 to 27 ; it now goes to Republican Gov. Kay Ivey's desk.