Tag: Steve Clouse
Kay Ivey defends use of virus funds for prisons, bills advance
Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey on Tuesday defended her state’s plan to use pandemic relief funds to build new prisons —saying the $400...
Kay Ivey promotes Alabama prison plan ahead of special session
Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey on Tuesday blamed crumbling infrastructure for the state’s prison problems as she prepares to call lawmakers back to...
Kay Ivey to call special session on prison construction
Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey is calling lawmakers into a special session later this month to vote on a prison construction plan that would use...
Plan would use virus funds, bond issue to build new prisons
Alabama lawmakers on Wednesday began reviewing the latest prison construction proposal, a plan that would use a portion of the state’s virus...
Steve Flowers: 20th anniversary of 9/11 terrorist attacks
This week marks the 20th Anniversary of the infamous 9/11 terrorist attacks on our nation. It was a day in your life...
Steve Flowers: More summer political happenings
Allow me to again open my political notebook for more summer political happenings in the Heart of Dixie.
As...
Thad McClammy, 78, dies of natural causes
An Alabama state representative died Saturday of natural causes, the House of Representatives said in a news release.
State...
Chris England calls for ADOC commissioner Jeff Dunn to be fired
State Rep. Chris England has become yet another leader to speak out about issues within the Alabama criminal justice system, Al.com reported....
Steve Flowers: Prison issue unresolved
There were two major issues not resolved during the just-completed regular legislative session. Gambling and prisons were left on the table and...
Steve Flowers: Session ends, gambling left on the table
The 2021 Legislative Session is in the books. I would rate it a success. When you pass budgets that are balanced, any...
