# Alabama’s Mega Prison Budget Blowup | Birmingham News

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Podcast: [Birmingham AL News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/birmingham-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7604728)
Published: 2026-07-18T11:33:29+00:00
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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: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/f76096d3b7b84fd6

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