AL Prisons Reform Should Be Top Priority
Clete Wetli | February 12, 2020 | Opinion Article
Now, with the threat of a federal lawsuit and possible takeover of its prison system, Alabama is finally acknowledging that there’s a crisis.
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Alabama Democrat Anthony Daniels Delivers Response To Kay Ivey’s State of the State Address
Brent Wilson | February 5, 2020
187 years ago, our ancestors looked up into the dark sky and witnessed a meteor shower that inspired family tales, song lyrics, and even license plates. That was the night that the stars fell on Alabama. Every Alabamian, regardless of their earthly-shackles of gender, race,...
Kay Ivey: State Of The State Address
Kay Ivey | February 4, 2020
Below is the full prepared transcript of the State of the State Address Kay Ivey delivered. It is not verbatim to how the speech was delivered. Lieutenant Governor Ainsworth, Pro Tempore Marsh, Speaker McCutcheon, Speaker Pro Tempore Gaston, members of the Alabama Legislature, Chief Justice...
ACLU Report Predicts Alabama Prison Population Increase Due To Stalled Paroles
Brent Wilson | January 6, 2020
Today, the Campaign for Smart Justice with ACLU of Alabama released a report with dire predictions about Alabama’s prison crisis. Based on an analysis of current parole practices using five years of data from the Alabama Department of Corrections, the report projects Alabama’s prison population...
AL House Minority Leader Daniels Right To Call For Comprehensive Prison Reform
Clete Wetli | July 15, 2019 | Opinion Article
The state has known for many years that its prisons were overcrowded and understaffed. Further, it has perennially ignored the widespread abuse and neglect of prisoners in its care.
2019 AL Legislative Session: Tragic and Pathetic
Clete Wetli | June 10, 2019 | Opinion Article
Regardless of partisan affiliation, Alabama voters have got to abstain from their toxic addiction to identity politics and work together to address the real problems that are facing the state.
A Look Back At The 2019 Alabama Legislative Session
Brent Wilson | June 5, 2019
The 2019 Alabama Legislative Session was one of the most controversial sessions in Alabama history so let’s look at what all was accomplished and what was left on the table this year. What Passed A lot of bills saw their way to the Governor’s desk...
Gov. Ivey Signs Pay Raise and Incentive Package For Correctional Officers
Brent Wilson | May 30, 2019
HB 468, sponsored by State Rep. Chris England (D-Tuscaloosa), was signed into law today by Governor Kay Ivey. HB 468 provides a two-step raise for certain employees of the Alabama Department of Corrections and expands the incentive program to include bonuses for additional training achievements....
Over-prescribing Alabama Opioid Docs Busted, But Who’s Helping The Patients?
Clete Wetli | April 22, 2019 | Opinion Article
It’s time to stop stigmatizing addicts and, instead, praise and encourage those who choose the hard path to recovery.
Fixing Alabama Prisons Will Take Much More Than New Facilities
Clete Wetli | April 8, 2019 | Opinion Article
Alabama must build new prisons and hire more officers just to reach a bare minimum of safety and constitutional compliance, but the real problems appear to be far more sinister and pervasive.