Prisons
Several incidents occurred last week throughout multiple Alabama Department of Corrections facilities.
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Alabama Political Reporter
- Elections
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- Legislature
House speaker appoints study commission to examine Alabama’s labor force participation
State Rep. John Rogers indicted on federal obstruction of justice charge
Alabama lawmakers sign contract with RSA to move ahead on new State House
Speaker supports decision to proceed with the construction of a new State House
Allen pre-files bill to require the National Anthem to be played in schools
- Economy
Governor announces major tax reform to benefit small businesses
Bridge + Root named Alabama’s Emerging Retailer of the Year
Alabama’s labor force participation rate remains unchanged at 57 percent
Small business optimism declines in August as inflation drives costs higher
AlabamaWorks announces 2023 Innovator Award winners
- National
Britt offers legislation to prevent shutdown of offshore energy development
Carl introduces resolution for National Student Athlete Mental Health Week
Alabama Court blocks de facto ban on birthing centers
Austin Vigue announces campaign for 2nd Congressional District
Sewell: Republican government shutdown would harm families in Alabama
- Education
Huntsville library disputes APR’s evidence-based story on relocating LGBTQ books
Ivey proclaims October as HBCU Month
Skills for Success courses approved for high school career readiness indicators
Catalyze Birmingham launches grant program to support workforce development initiatives
Troy University reaches milestone with ACHE instructional role change
- Health
Demands for Medicaid expansion increase amid coalition growth, new data
Affidavits center on violation of Open Meetings Act by Cannabis Commission
The word “secret” triggers hold on medical cannabis: Who’s to blame?
ADPH approves birthing center regulations amid lawsuit
Multiple lawsuits: Did the Cannabis Commission get it wrong again?
- Opinion
Prisons
A former correctional lieutenant was indicted by a federal grand jury on Tuesday with counts of use of excessive force and obstruction.
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YesCare was awarded the $1.06 billion contract, despite not being the lowest bidder. Questions linger about several aspects of the bid process.
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Fulmer's death is the tenth fatality confirmed to APR in the state corrections system this month.
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The total number scheduled for early release is more than 400.
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Three incarcerated individuals died over the weekend in state custody.
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The Alabama Department of Corrections failed to notify the victims.
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The state has already spent over $57.7 million since January 2022 on the design and preliminary construction of its new prisons.
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It is currently unclear why the previous warden has been replaced.
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An incarcerated man at Staton was dying of cancer. His sister and mother were refused the chance to see him.
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Accruing good time is currently treated as a rule that is rarely, if ever, suspended, not as a privilege.
