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Tuberville Vows Prison System Overhaul | Birmingham News
Senator Tommy Tuberville is threatening a full-scale overhaul of Alabama’s Department of Corrections if elected governor, promising to tackle systemic failures in inmate housing, bloated prison construction costs, and controversial contracts — even suggesting some officials might face jail time. With billions already spent on new facilities and a healthcare deal under fire, Tuberville is rallying sheriffs and frontline workers to reshape the system, prioritizing security, accountability, and federal compliance — even if it means using overcrowded local jails temporarily and bringing in fresh…
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