Alabama officials said they are moving forward with plans to build two supersize prisons despite a bond sale falling more than $200 million short of expectations.
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) A coalition of advocacy groups is opposing Alabama's plan to sell $725 million in bonds to finance construction of two new supersize prisons. The Communities Not Prisons coalition, a group formed to oppose the construction, and other organizations issued statements Monday opposing the looming bond sale.
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Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey is defending her proposal to use the state s allotment of coronavirus relief funds to build new prisons in the state after receiving criticism from Democrats.