AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoPrison Oversight: The 11th Circuit largely upheld a remedial order in Braggs v. Lovelace, affirming Alabama prison conditions violate the Eighth Amendment while rolling back parts of the required staffing and suicide-prevention remedies. Medicaid Fraud: A Phenix City provider, Teen University, must repay $300,000 after investigators found it billed Medicaid for services residents weren’t regularly receiving. Beach Safety Law: Lulu’s Law—Alabama’s shark-attack alert push—was signed into federal law, allowing Wireless Emergency Alerts to warn phones near shark attacks, building on Alabama’s state alert system. State Politics & Courts: An attorney challenging Sen. Tommy Tuberville’s governor bid says a “majority” of the Alabama Supreme Court could recuse if the case reaches appeal, potentially sending it to a special court of retired justices. Local Development: Rep. Robert Aderholt announced a $1 million ARC grant for Dora to expand water infrastructure for the Heritage Landing development. Data Center Backlash: Cullman became the fourth Alabama city to pause new data center development, approving a one-year moratorium while it reviews water, noise, traffic, and zoning impacts. Public Safety: Alabama DYS updated multiple policies, including monthly staff contact requirements and procedures for youth medical grievances.
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