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Alabama would close prison, relocate 2,000 inmates if budget is cut 3 percent
By al.com- Mike Cason
Published: 04/09/2015

Department of Corrections Commissioner Jefferson Dunn told legislators today the state would close one prison and one work center, forcing the relocation of 2,000 inmates, if the agency's budget is cut by 3 percent.

Dunn spoke to lawmakers at a hearing on the state budget for 2016.

State Health Officer Don Williamson gave legislators a grim look at what budget cuts would mean for the Alabama Medicaid Agency.

Mental Health Commissioner Jim Reddoch said budget cuts could end services for thousands of people who depend on the agency.

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