Legislature Alabama Senate foregoes prison oversight bill in favor of pilot program State leaders launched a one-year pilot program for the Examiners of Public Accounts to inspect facilities and report on prison conditions. Alex Jobin / March 13, 2026
Alabama Senate Judiciary Committee holds public hearing on prison oversight legislation Proponents shared stories of corruption and deplorable conditions Wednesday during a hearing on a bill to establish an independent office to monitor Alabama prisons. Alex Jobin / March 12, 2026
The V tackles sex-ed fight, prison oversight, GOP ballot battles Bill Britt, Susan Britt and Josh Moon examine education policy, prison reform and escalating Republican ballot disputes. Bill Britt / March 2, 2026