Alabama Prisons News & Articles

AL House Minority Leader Daniels Right To Call For Comprehensive Prison Reform

by Clete Wetli on July 15, 2019 in Alabama Opinion Editorials

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

by Clete Wetli on June 10, 2019 in Alabama Opinion Editorials

Alabama House of Representatives Chambers

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

by Brent Wilson on June 5, 2019 in Alabama Legislation News

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

by Brent Wilson on May 30, 2019 in Alabama Legislation News

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?

by Clete Wetli on April 22, 2019 in Alabama Opinion Editorials

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

by Clete Wetli on April 8, 2019 in Alabama Opinion Editorials

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.

Alabama Prisons News & Articles

AL House Minority Leader Daniels Right To Call For Comprehensive Prison Reform

2019 AL Legislative Session: Tragic and Pathetic

A Look Back At The 2019 Alabama Legislative Session

Gov. Ivey Signs Pay Raise and Incentive Package For Correctional Officers

Over-prescribing Alabama Opioid Docs Busted, But Who’s Helping The Patients?

Fixing Alabama Prisons Will Take Much More Than New Facilities

Rep. Terri Sewell’s Voting Rights Advancement Act Passes the House

Hungry in Alabama? Mo Brooks Thinks You’re a “Slacker”

Bradley Byrne Alleges that Jeff Sessions Urged Him to Drop Out

Alabama Secretary of State, John Merrill Ends Campaign For U.S. Senate

Farm PAC Endorses Primary Challenger, Chris Lewis Against Incumbent Mo Brooks