Bill increasing bond amount for prison construction gets final approval at the State House
The Alabama House of Representatives approved a billincreasing the amount the state can borrow to build a second mega prison ...
Lawmakers approve bill for voluntary weapon storage to prevent suicides
Alabama lawmakers on Tuesday gave final approval to legislation aimed at creating a path for people who experience suicidal thoughts to voluntarily store their weapons with licensed gun dealers.
Bill providing voluntary gun hold for those struggling with mental health goes to governor
After the Alabama House of Representatives passed a bill authorizing temporary firearm hold agreements between gun owners and ...
At least half of U.S. states now outlaw devices that convert pistols into machine guns
In New Mexico, police and prosecutors backed an effort to outlaw devices that convert pistols into machine guns. In Alabama, the governor made it a priority. Lawmakers in both states — one led by ...
Growing inmate populations prompt states to look for more prison funding
The proposals come as Republican governors in several states grapple with how to increase funding for overcrowded facilities. The Arkansas Senate voted 19-10 in favor of a bill that would have given ...
Free Narcan vending machines save lives in Mobile County, gun locks and other items added
Free Narcan vending machines save lives in Mobile County, gun locks and other items added ...
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The indictment from the grand jury alleges that five officers including the police chief of the Hanceville Police Department tampered with physical evidence, sold and distributed illegal drugs and ...