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Lawmakers vote to rein in use of good behavior incentives
Alabama law now allows certain inmates sentenced to 15 years or fewer to earn up to 75 days of credit for every 30 days of good behavior.
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Lawmakers advance hospital visitation protections
It would also require facilities to allow visitation for end-of-life situations, childbirth, pediatric patients, and when patients need additional support.
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Governor proposes one-time tax rebates, teacher pay raises
Legislators this Session face decisions on what to do with a rare surplus.
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Cost estimate on new Alabama prison jumps $300 million
‘Every construction project that we have that is ongoing is experiencing this same phenomenon.’
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Committee advances $1B plan for relief funds
Alabama hospitals have said they need additional funding from the legislation.
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Alabama prison system raises officer pay to recruit staff
The starting pay for a correctional officer trainee will rise from a minimum of $33,381 to a minimum of $50,712.
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Eyeing their share, Alabama cities seek more online tax data
‘With transparency, we can ensure that our schools, police departments and road networks are receiving the investments they have earned.’
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Lawmakers advance plan for American Rescue Plan funds
The proposed spending plan would allocate $400 million for water and sewer infrastructure projects.
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Democrats seek repeal or exemptions in state abortion ban
‘Politicians have no business playing doctor or forcing a child to give birth by her rapist.’
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AG accuses ethics chief of ‘self-dealing’ with estate trust
‘Thomas A. Albritton … allowed or caused his own children to impermissibly receive scholarship awards from the very trust he was charged with administering.’