mega-prisons

Some Alabama Lawmakers Question Ivey’s Prison Lease Plan

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) – Some lawmakers are questioning Gov. Kay Ivey’s plan to lease three new mega-prisons, saying they want to see more financial details on the plan. Two lawmakers raised concerns about the proposal during Wednesday budget hearings. Republican Rep. Rich Wingo of Tuscaloosa said lawmakers need to know more details since they will be responsible for any shortfall….