brad johnson bill

Brad Johnson Act awaiting Ivey's signature

Bibb County's residents are rejoicing as Senate Bill 1, known as the Brad Johnson Act, has passed the Alabama legislature and awaits Gov. Kay Ivey's signature. It's named for fallen…

Alabama lawmakers vote to reduce use of good time incentives

By KIM CHANDLER Associated Press MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Alabama inmates could see more time behind bars under a bill approved Tuesday that reduces the use of good behavior incentives to shorten prison stays. The Alabama House of Representatives voted…