Kansas

Alabama’s secretive prison project same as 2018 Kansas deal

The secrecy behind Alabama’s plan to build three new prisons using private prison companies mirrors a project in Kansas that left some lawmakers there feeling that the state got “hoodwinked.” The Kansas governor has since said her state was “hoodwinked” by one of the same private prison companies now vying for a piece of Alabama … Continued

September 12, 2019

Could leasing be the answer to new state prisons?

Some lawmakers expressed alarm when Department of Corrections Commissioner Jeff Dunn revealed at a recent Contract Review meeting that the state was looking to spend $1 billion to build three new mega-prisons. Less than two years ago, the Legislature rejected a plan by then-Gov. Robert Bentley to spend approximately $850 million on four mega-prisons. Now … Continued

December 19, 2018

Alabama Not Affected By Court Ruling in Proof of Citizenship

By Brandon Moseley and Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter You have to be a US citizen in order to participate in the election process (either by birth or by completing the naturalization process). Everyone knows and understands this; but no one has been required to provide proof that they are actual citizens in order to … Continued

September 13, 2016

Alabama Citizenship Voting Law Appealed by Voting Rights Group

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Friday July 1, 2016, voting rights groups are appealing a district court decision refusing to grant an injunction on a procedure that would require that voters in Alabama, Georgia and Kansas provide proof of US citizenship when they register to vote. The groups seek to set aside the order … Continued

July 4, 2016

Kansas Concealed Carry Permits Latest to be Recognized in AL

By Lee Hedgepeth Alabama Political Reporter Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt announced this week that concealed carry gun permits issued in his state will now be recognized in Alabama. In effect, this will mean that any Kansas concealed carry permit holder traveling or visiting Alabama will now be able to legally carry a hidden weapon. … Continued

September 25, 2013