Maryland legislature approves Second Look Act, sends it to governor
Under the bill, some people who have served at least 20 years of a prison sentence could petition the court for a sentence ...
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Former Arkansas Governor shares thoughts on death row inmate’s passing
After the natural passing of 35-year Arkansas death row inmate Bruce Earl Ward, former Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson is ...
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Texas bills requiring air-conditioned prisons languish despite temperatures being ruled unconstitutional
The five bills that would require complete air conditioning in state prisons haven’t had a hearing yet, and the money set for ...
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With $50 million spent already, state hires new consultant to restart prison planning
The contract with Phoenix-based Arrington Watkins is just the latest deduction from a $62 million pool of money spent down to less than a fifth of its original size to prepare for a now-paused Lincoln ...
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South Dakota hires new consultant for men’s prison study
It’s back to the drawing board when it comes to building a new men’s prison in South Dakota.The task force that was formed to look at alternative ...
The Texas Tribune19h
Despite Texas defendant’s death in Louisiana prison, lawmakers unlikely to end reliance on out-of-state lockups
Lawmakers are pursuing legislative changes that would keep more people locked up in overcrowded county jails while awaiting ...
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Major prison plan discussed as Wisconsin Legislature begins state budget hearings
The Wisconsin Legislature’s budget committee will hold a public hearing Friday at State Fair Park on Gov. Tony Evers proposed ...
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Prison guard musical chairs incurs $60 million in overtime, $50 million shortfall
The Nevada Department of Corrections is racking up $60 million in overtime a year because of the need to shift correction ...
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State to seek possible land sites for prison project
There will be a new request for possible new men’s prison sites but this time, the request will include submissions of acres ...
Ban on taxpayer-funded sex changes for prisoners sparks Dem walkout in Georgia House vote
All but two Democrats in the Georgia State House exited the chamber to avoid voting on a bill to ban taxpayer-funded ...
Creating and sharing deceptive AI-generated media is now a crime in New Jersey
Creating and sharing deceptive media made with artificial intelligence is now a crime in New Jersey and open to lawsuits ...
Gang boss's DNA 'found at prison governor's flat'
A prison governor has denied being in a relationship with the boss of a drugs gang even though his DNA was found on a ...