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Opponents raised concerns about overcrowding and losing one of the few incentives for good behavior within the prisons.
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prisons stories
Prisons
In a contract signed last year, the expected cost to build the new 4,000-bed prison in Elmore County was $623 million.
State
Birmingham-based lawyer Kim Davidson has been appointed to the Alabama Board of Pardons and Paroles.
Prisons
Correctional staffing levels within the department have seen dramatic decreases over the last few years.
News
Common sense tells us if we want to help keep people from bad behavior, we need to give them a reason to change.
Legislature
Rep. Chris England, D-Tuscaloosa, called the executive order an overreach that seems "retaliatory" to the recent prison work stoppage.
Legislature
The reports required include statistics on inmate deaths and sexual abuse.
Prisons
YesCare was awarded the $1.06 billion contract, despite not being the lowest bidder. Questions linger about several aspects of the bid process.
Prisons
The total number scheduled for early release is more than 400.
Legislature
The bill proposes significant reductions in the amount of days offered in return for good behavior from incarcerated individuals.