Zeigler says he is “exploring pretty hard” running for governor
Zeigler is term-limited from running for another term as state auditor.
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Alabama correctional officer stabbed by incarcerated man
Alabama and the Alabama Department of Corrections are being sued by the DOJ over violence inside the state's prisons for men.
At least 10 incarcerated men have died in Alabama prisons this month
Two deaths this week inside Alabama prisons bring the month’s total to at least 10.
Nonprofit asks that federal COVID aid be used to aid re-entry, prevent incarceration
Alabama Appleseed says the incarcerated and recently released were failed by state prisons during the pandemic.
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See recent postsShameless: Alabama asks to use COVID funds to build more prisons
"The Department of Corrections wants federal dollars to build more prisons. The Treasury Department should laugh."
Anniston man who sued over medical treatment while incarcerated dies
Patrick Neal, who was paralyzed after failed attempts to get medical help, leaves behind four children.
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See recent postsPrison issue remains unresolved
"This issue has to be addressed. Therefore, it looks imminent that at least two special sessions are in store for this year."
Gov. Kay Ivey hits campaign trail after launching re-election campaign
Ivey hit the campaign trail following the announcement that she would seek a second full term as governor.
Senate leadership “pleased” with the 2021 Legislative Session
Senate President Pro Tem Greg Reed, R-Jasper, said he was pleased with the outcome of the 2021 Legislative Session.
Incarcerated man dies after assault at Limestone prison
The death and other recent homicides and suicides underscore longstanding problems in Alabama's prisons.