How Alabama's definition of violent crime affects its justice system
Using federal definitions, Town wrote that as many as 1,200 inmates in Alabama prisons would be considered nonviolent.
Source: tuscaloosanews.com
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How Alabama's definition of violent crime affects its justice system
Using federal definitions, Town wrote that as many as 1,200 inmates in Alabama prisons would be considered nonviolent.
Source: montgomeryadvertiser.com
Parole Board guidelines bill stalls in Alabama House Judiciary Committee
The bill would create a Criminal Justice Policy Development Council to create guidelines for considering parole decisions for the incarcerated.
Source: al.com
Committee approves bill limiting good time for prison inmates
The bill stems from the death of Bibb County Sheriffs Deputy Brad Johnson last year.
Source: montgomeryadvertiser.com
Push to repeal Alabama grocery tax draws liberal, conservative groups
Alabama is one of three in the nation that fully taxes groceries. Alabama Arise and the Alabama Policy Institute will lobby legislators to repeal it.
Source: gadsdentimes.com
Push to repeal Alabama grocery tax draws liberal, conservative groups
Alabama is one of three in the nation that fully taxes groceries. Alabama Arise and the Alabama Policy Institute will lobby legislators to repeal it.
Source: tuscaloosanews.com
Crime victims and advocates protest Alabama compensation delays
"We really don’t have enough people to process these claims," one official said.
Source: montgomeryadvertiser.com
In Alabama parole hearings, a gulf over punishment and rehabilitation
After an inmate was mistakenly released from prison and later charged with killing three people, parole grants have fallen significantly.
Source: montgomeryadvertiser.com
Alabama lawmakers quiz corrections leader about prison costs, problems
Democrats and Republicans grilled Department of Corrections Commissioner John Hamm on system issues, a $1 billion health care contract.
Source: montgomeryadvertiser.com
Push to repeal Alabama grocery tax draws liberal, conservative groups
Alabama is one of three in the nation that fully taxes groceries. Alabama Arise and the Alabama Policy Institute will lobby legislators to repeal it.
Source: montgomeryadvertiser.com