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Florida's Criminal Justice Subcommittee just advanced a controversial bill that could reshape how private prisons use inmate-welfare funds—will it empower reintegration or divert resources?

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Subcommittee advances bill letting private prisons use inmate-welfare funds for programs and capital; members seek guardrails
HB 913 would let contractor-operated institutions use inmate-welfare trust funds for reintegration programs and specified capital repairs and align medical reimbursement rules with Medicaid rates; the committee adopted a title amendment to narrow fund uses and advanced the bill 14-2 amid questions about guardrails for private facilities.
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January 29, 2026 at 6:49 AM
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Mississippi lawmakers are poised to tackle the escalating crisis of prison overcrowding with a bold new bill that could redefine inmate management during emergencies.

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Mississippi declares prison system overcrowding emergency to manage state inmate population
Mississippi initiates emergency procedures for prison overcrowding exceeding 95 percent capacity.
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February 1, 2025 at 7:27 PM
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Scott County officials are tackling pressing issues in public safety, from new health standards for inmates to the complex dynamics of crime trends and recidivism.

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Scott County Jail officials discuss inmate health assessments and recidivism trends
Officials emphasize new health standards and address inmate programming and recidivism challenges.
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May 25, 2025 at 12:23 AM
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Vermont officials are raising crucial questions about the clarity of contract terms for inmate healthcare services, particularly in the fight against opioid addiction.

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Committee scrutinizes DOC contract language for inmate medication services
Members debate clarity in Department of Corrections contract terms for opioid treatment services
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April 5, 2025 at 4:43 AM