Legislative Committee Approves Redistricting Maps Ahead of Special Session
Republicans on a legislative committee have swiftly advanced proposed congressional and legislative districts ahead of this week’s special session.
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Gov. Kay Ivey Schedules Special Legislative Session on Redistricting
Gov. Kay Ivey has announced the date for a new special session of the Alabama Legislature on redistricting.
Lawmakers Approve Prison Plan; Gov. Kay Ivey Signs It
The special session of the Alabama Legislature on prisons is now over, with lawmakers approving a $1.3 billion construction plan, which Gov. Kay Ivey has signed.
Special Session: Alabama Prison Plan Closer to Final Vote
Alabama lawmakers could soon give final approval to a $1.3 billion prison construction plan that would be partly funded with pandemic relief dollars.
Alabama House of Representatives Forwards Prison Construction Bill
Alabama House of Representatives Forwards Prison Construction Bill
Special Session: Critics Say Alabama’s Prison Problems Go Beyond Buildings
As Alabama lawmakers address the state’s prison problems in a special session, critics argue the problems go much deeper and won’t be remedied with brick, mortar and bars.
Special Session: Will Alabama Lawmakers Use Virus Money for Prisons?
Alabama is considering whether to use $400 million in pandemic relief funds to build new prisons.
Gov. Ivey Calls Special Session for Prisons
Governor Kay Ivey has announced the date for the Alabama legislature’s special session to address prisons. In a letter sent to legislators on Friday, Governor Ivey says the special session will begin on Monday, September 27. Lawmakers will have the task of addressing prison infrastructure, as well as examining proposals to build three new prisons. Alabama’s prison issues are well…
Lawmakers say Special Session Possible on Prisons
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) – Alabama lawmakers see the possibility of a special session on prison construction this summer as Gov. Kay Ivey’s plan to rent prisons from private companies has been hit by setbacks. House Speaker Mac McCutcheon said lawmakers are working on a Plan B in which lawmakers would consider a bond issue to build new state-owned prisons. The…
Gov. Kay Ivey Calls Special Session on Gas Tax Issue
Following tonight’s adjournment of the Legislature, Gov. Kay Ivey called a Special Session to tackle Alabama’s ongoing infrastructure issues. This followed her delivery of her annual “State of the State” address. In a statement, the Governor’s Office said the Special Session will be focused on legislation to levy an additional tax on gas and diesel fuel; legislation concerning the Legislature’s Permanent…
