Senate authorizes borrowing capacity to keep Alabama prison construction on schedule

Feb 19, 2025

The Alabama Senate adopted language expanding borrowing capacity tied to prison construction projects, including contingency authority up to $500 million for ongoing projects; senators debated market timing, tariffs, fiscal capacity and the projects’ scope.

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The Alabama Senate voted to authorize additional borrowing capacity intended to keep two major corrections construction projects moving without interruption.

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