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Senate committee OKs raise, bonuses for correctional officers

Alabama Department of Corrections Commissioner Jeff Dunn and members of his team addressed the Joint Legislative Committee on Prisons Thursday about the chronic understaffing in Alabama’s prisons. The Joint Legislative Committee on Prisons is chaired by State Rep. Cam Ward, R-Alabaster, and State Rep. Jim Hill, R-Odenville. Dunn told the committee that he has been … Continued
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April 19, 2019

House Judiciary Committee considers red flag law

The House Judiciary Committee held a public hearing Wednesday for House Bill 265, which would allow a court to order law enforcement to seize a person’s guns if there is evidence that they are a danger to themselves or the community. HB265 is sponsored by State Rep. Merika Coleman, D-Birmingham. Coleman said the legislation creates … Continued
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April 18, 2019

AG supports bill to reform pardons and paroles board

Attorney General Steve Marshall is supporting legislation intended to reform the Alabama Board of Pardons and Paroles. The legislation, proposed by the attorney general’s office, is sponsored by Republican Sen. Cam Ward and Republican State Rep. Connie Rowe. The bill comes after months of controversy surrounding the parole board and its release practices. In October, … Continued
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April 11, 2019

Conservation Alabama Action Fund announces general election endorsements

Conservation Alabama Action Fund announced the organization’s endorsed candidates for the 2018 state general elections. In Senate District 6, Conservation Alabama Action endorsed state Representative Johnny Mack Morrow, D-Red Bay, in Senate District 6. Morrow is challenging incumbent Senator Larry Stutts, R-Sheffield. Conservation Alabama also endorsed incumbent Senator Cam Ward, R-Alabaster, in Senate District 14. … Continued
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October 2, 2018

Provisions in House version of Fentanyl bill could inadvertently increase civil liability for businesses

A provision added to the House version of a bill to increase penalties for the trafficking and distribution of Fentanyl could inadvertently increase civil penalties for a wide-ranging sector of Alabama businesses. The bill’s Senate sponsor, Sen. Cam Ward, R-Alabaster, said Monday he would attempt to remove some of the House changes after discovering the provisions … Continued
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March 27, 2018