Prisons Incarcerated man dies after assault at Limestone prison The death and other recent homicides and suicides underscore longstanding problems in Alabama's prisons. Eddie BurkhalterMay 11, 2021
Prisons Alabama Department of Corrections investigating possible suicide The Alabama Department of Corrections is being sued by the U.S. Department of Justice over the state's deadly prisons. Eddie BurkhalterMay 11, 2021
State Alabama Appleseed awards another NFL grant for criminal justice reform work The NFL noted the nonprofit's success in freeing Ronald McKeithen from a life sentence in March. Eddie BurkhalterMay 10, 2021
Prisons Patient at Taylor Hardin Secure Medical Facility found dead A worker there said the man may have overdosed on illicit drugs, which the person said are entering through staff. Eddie BurkhalterMay 7, 2021
Prisons Incarcerated Alabama man nearing release dies after assault Ian Rettig was stabbed the day before his expected release — and a day before his birthday. Eddie BurkhalterMay 6, 2021
Legislature Legislature is having “discussions” on Medicaid expansion Budget Chairman Greg Albritton said expansion could cost the state as much as $300 million more than the federal government says. Brandon MoseleyApril 30, 2021
Prisons Gov. Kay Ivey’s prison plan faces lawsuit The lawsuit alleges the prison plan runs afoul of the Alabama Constitution and state law. Eddie BurkhalterApril 28, 2021
Prisons CoreCivic settles lawsuit for $56 million, more firms pull out of Alabama prison bid CoreCivic’s settlement comes as the company struggles to secure financing to build two of Alabama's planned three new prisons. Eddie BurkhalterApril 20, 2021
Public safety Pardons and Paroles director working toward more transparency in hearings Director Cam Ward said he's working on a plan to allow virtual attendance at pardons and paroles hearings. Eddie BurkhalterApril 19, 2021
Prisons CoreCivic struggles to secure financing for Alabama’s new prisons An expert said the company's problems finding enough investors could result in more costs to the state. Eddie BurkhalterApril 16, 2021