Alabama House minority leader: No support for new prisons without other reforms
The DOJ says new prisons alone won't solve Alabama's crisis. Republicans need Democratic support to pass a prison construction bill.
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Committee on Reapportionment holds public hearing in Montgomery
The Permanent Legislative Committee on Reapportionment is holding public hearings across the state to get input on redistricting.
Elimination of insurance tax break could produce $40 million a year in additional revenue
The purpose of the tax credit was to incentivize insurance companies to house facilities in Alabama.
2020 Census results show Huntsville is the largest city in Alabama
"Huntsville is a pretty great place to live, and now it's the biggest city in Alabama!” Congressman Mo Brooks said.
Ten Alabama Counties with the largest population gains
The two counties with the most growth in the state are Baldwin and Madison Counties.
2020 Census data is released
The release of the Census data will allow the state Legislature to begin working on redistricting and reapportionment.
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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."
Speaker McCutcheon: Wednesday’s meeting with Kay Ivey on prisons “productive”
Without any other alternative to build new prisons, the governor is reaching out to legislators.
Ivey meets with legislative leaders on prison situation
June 1 had been the deadline to conclude contracts with private prison developers on building three new prisons.
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See recent postsThe session might be over, but the gambling bill still isn’t dead
"With a large number of lawmakers still in support of the comprehensive gambling bill, a special session looms."