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Alabama’s Mega Prison Budget Blowup | Birmingham News
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- Jul 18, 2026
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- 97
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Summary
Alabama’s $3 billion mega-prison plan is spiraling into a fiscal disaster, with one facility alone already costing $1.25 billion—nearly the entire budget. Rushed through to dodge lawsuits and skip competitive bidding, the project’s delays and mismanagement have ballooned expenses. Senator Tommy Tuberville, running for governor, vows a forensic accounting to track every dollar and demands smarter, taxpayer-friendly solutions to rebuild without bankrupting the state. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/f76096d3b7b84fd6