Senator Cam Ward

An APR News FeatureThis legislative session, one Alabama lawmaker is proposing a constitutional amendment to reform the state’s bail system. It would deny…

Right now in Alabama, people accused with some of the most serious crimes in the state are allowed out on bail. One state senator is working to keep…

State senator Cam Ward says he plans to file a bill to revoke bond for more offenses after the death of Aniah Blanchard.In a news conference in Montgomery…

Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey's study commission on criminal justice policy will make recommendations that could including sentencing changes and expanding the…

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Republican state Sen. Cam Ward of Alabaster announced Monday that he's running for Alabama Supreme Court.Ward said he will run for…

A prison construction plan is headed to a key vote in committee. The House Judiciary Committee will vote Tuesday on the proposal to build, or lease, up to…

Alabama Corrections Commissioner Jeff Dunn told lawmakers the "risk" in Alabama's crowding prisons is growing each day.Dunn addressed the legislative…

Alabamians in November will vote on a proposal aimed at protecting hundreds of local laws — from sales taxes to annexations to draft beer regulations —…

Governor Robert Bentley’s plan to construct four new prisons is moving on through the state legislature, but not without a few red flags. APR’s MacKenzie…

Gulf Coast officials are worried that their communities won't get their fair share of Alabama's $2.3 billion portion of the BP oil spill settlement.Gulf…