2021 Alabama Legislative Session set to begin
Gov. Kay Ivey will deliver her annual State of the State Address on Tuesday to mark the beginning of the 2021 Legislative Session.
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ACLU of Alabama says new prisons not the answer to “unconstitutional conditions”
The ACLU called on lawmakers to address overcrowding by repealing the Habitual Felony Offender Act, knows as the three strikes law.
Governor signs leases for two new prisons, but full details haven’t been disclosed
Construction on the Elmore County prison is to begin later this year, according to the contract.
Cost for two new prisons expected to be $500 million more than estimated
Gov. Kay Ivey is expected to sign the contract with CoreCivic on Monday.
Regions Bank won’t finance private prison company CoreCivic
CoreCivic is set to build two of Alabama’s three new planned prisons in Escambia and Elmore counties.
C Spire announces $1 billion investment in broadband upgrades, expansion
The five-year project will allocate half of that $1 billion to expansion, and the other half toward network upgrades.
Gov. Kay Ivey tours Fultondale tornado damage
Alabama Governor Kay Ivey on Wednesday toured the devastation following a tornado that hit Fultondale.
January 28, 2021
Gov. Kay Ivey extends mask order, but COVID-19 vaccine supply is low
Dr. Scott Harris said hospitals "by and large are out" of vaccines and largely only have enough for required second doses.
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"Ivey and this Legislature did not cause this problem. It has been building up and festering for years."
Tuberville, Brooks claim credit for Space Command Headquarters. It’s a lie, insiders say
"Does any sane person truly believe Tuberville or Brooks could bring this type of deal together?" one source said.