Tag: ADOC
SPLC asks judge to rule Alabama’s prison system in contempt over...
The Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) is asking U.S. District Judge Myron Thompson to hold the Alabama Department of Corrections (ADOC) in contempt for failing...
Three Robert Bentley appointees increase Alabama parole rate to 54 percent
Three gubernatorial appointees sit on the Alabama Pardon and Parole Board. Collectively the have the power to override a judge's decision (we've been telling you just how important...
New study reveals Alabama has 5th highest incarceration rate in the...
The Prison Policy Initiative released a new report in May comparing the incarceration rate of each American state to countries around the world, and the...
Legislative committee delays prison medical, mental health care contract
A legislative committee Thursday morning delayed a contract for prison medical and mental health services for the Alabama Department of Corrections (ADOC) after new objections were raised this...
$300 million to corrupt firm? Auditor Jim Zeigler says no
Alabama is no stranger to political corruption charges. The state has seen elected officials at every level of government charged and found guilty of...
Alabama Senate approves General Fund budget, prison funding boost
The Alabama Senate on Tuesday passed a $2 billion FY19 General Fund budget.
Senators voted 26 to 2 for the budget that appropriates funds for...
Alabama’s prison system back on trial this week
Alabama’s prison system is back on trial this week.
The trial marks the latest stage in a lawsuit the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) and the Alabama...
Cam Ward and Matt Fridy: A positive note in prison debate
The news surrounding the Alabama corrections system seems to be one negative story after another with much of the focus on the need for...
Personnel note: ADOC promotes Lagreta McClain, Chadwick Crabtree to warden
The Alabama Department of Corrections (ADOC) on Thursday announced the promotions of two new wardens within the state's prison system.
Effective Friday, Dec. 1, Largreta McClain...
Manufacturing jobs on rise in Dothan area
Manufacturing jobs are on the rise in southeast Alabama.
The Dothan Eagle reports that Houston County experienced a 21 percent increase in manufacturing jobs within...