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Alabama Approves $195M Prison Bond | Birmingham News
Alabama just approved a $195 million bond for a new prison in Escambia County, signaling major progress on construction and part of a broader push to upgrade state prison infrastructure. With a projected 30-month build time, the project could break ground soon, fueled by a mix of new and existing funds. Meanwhile, the state wraps up a $1.25 billion, over-budget prison in Elmore County. The move is backed by the Alabama Corrections Institution Finance Authority — a top-level board including the Governor — underscoring the state’s serious commitment to expanding its correctional capacity…
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