Permitting reform needed to unlock energy investments
In order to maximize investments in our energy future, our legislators in Congress must also work to pass bipartisan permitting reform.
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State senator aims to emphasize risk assessment in parole considerations
Sen. Tom Whatley's idea is to have parole guidelines similar to sentencing guidelines implemented by the state in 2013.
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See recent postsReality doesn’t support AG’s views on sentencing reforms
Steve Marshall essentially blamed sentencing reform for the death of a police officer last week. Alabama's corrections system is more to blame.
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 postsPrisons, justice reform and the art of the possible
Politics is bound by the art of what's possible. It is also true that those who never dare the impossible rarely achieve even the possible.
Public records law remains a controversial subject in Montgomery
A bill to reform and modernize Alabama’s dated open records law was met with a wide array of opponents in a public hearing in Montgomery. Alabama does have an open records law on the books but newsgathering organizations find it very difficult to use and enforce. SB57 is sponsored by State Sen. Cam Ward, R-Alabaster, … Continued
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See recent posts“Just Mercy” and Justice do not exist in Alabama
The chance of there being “just mercy” for Nathaniel Woods—facing lethal injection on March 5 for the killing of three Birmingham police officers—is as good as the chance Alabama will ever reform its dismal, no-justice-to-be-found-anywhere legal system; it ain’t gonna happen. A Hollywood movie and best-selling book about a legendary lawyer getting an innocent man … Continued
Thomas Casson to run against Mike Rogers
Thursday, Thomas Sick of D.C Casson of Opelika officially filed his candidacy for U.S. House of Representatives in Congressional District 3. Casson is challenging longtime House District 3 incumbent Mike Rogers (R-Saks) who is running for his tenth term. Casson said that members should serve a maximum of twelve years. “Ten terms I, Congress is … Continued
Ivey appoints Leigh Gwathney chair of Board of Pardons and Paroles
Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey announced Monday that she is appointing Leigh Gwathney to serve as chair of the Alabama Board of Pardons and Paroles. “There is no doubt Leigh Gwathney will serve the state well as chair of the Alabama Board of Pardons and Paroles,” Ivey said. “Pardons and Paroles was in need of strong … Continued
Graddick expects parole hearing to resume on November 1
Alabama Board of Pardons and Paroles Director Charlie Graddick, on Wednesday, announced that parole hearings are expected to resume on or about November 1. Graddick shut down parole hearings because the previous administration failed to bring the bureau into compliance with the law enacted June 6 by Gov. Kay Ivey. On Friday, Director Graddick postponed … Continued