Rep. Walt Blackman and Sen. Shawna Bolick have introduced identical bills to secure $1.5 million for an independent prison oversight office. Although Gov. Katie Hobbs signed the office into existence ...

In a brief but emotional hearing at the Statehouse Wednesday, advocates for prison reform in Alabama applauded a legislative effort they believe represents a long overdue attempt to bring ...

Alabama is headed into an unusual week where Hollywood buzz, unlikely political alliances, and a searing prison documentary are converging to force new scrutiny of the state’s correctional system. On ...