Tag: prison construction
State House resumes talks on prison construction bill
Lawmakers in the Alabama House have resumed work on the state's stalled prison construction bill.
House Speaker Mac McCutcheon confirmed Thursday House members are tweaking the bill that passed the...
Alabama Senate Committee approves $775 million prison construction proposal
Following weeks of back and forth, the Alabama Senate Judiciary Committee approved a revised prison construction plan on Thursday.
The plan — to authorize a $775 million issue...
Robert Bentley prison construction bill heads to committee vote
Alabama lawmakers are expected to vote as early as Wednesday on legislation being pushed by Gov. Robert Bentley. The bill, proposes an $800 million...
Robert Bentley plans special session on prison construction
Alabama Gov. Robert Bentley says he intends to convene lawmakers to a special legislative session to approve spending on prison construction for the state's severely...
