Committee Gives Conditional Approval to $100 Million Maine Prison Expansion


(05/15/2013)
Plans to issue a $100 million bond to double capacity at the Maine Correctional Center in Windham will move forward with caution after barely gaining committee approval.
 

Iowa DNA Sampling Bill Goes to Governor


(05/15/2013)
A bill that would require Iowa offenders over the age of 18 who have been convicted of certain misdemeanors to provide a DNA sampling has gone to the desk of Gov. Terry Branstad for approval.
 

Alberta Correctional Officers End Five-Day Strike

By Audrey Arthur
(05/15/2013)
A massive five-day correctional officer strike ended last Wednesday with millions of government funds lost and the organizing union slapped with $350,000 in fines after the job action was deemed illegal.
 

AJA Conference Finishes Strong in Michigan


(05/08/2013)
The American Jail Association’s (AJA) 32nd Annual Training Conference and Jail Expo was held May 5-9 in Grand Rapids.
 

Lowering Inmate Phone Charges

By Audrey Arthur
(05/02/2013)
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) must lower phone call rates for inmates in order to maintain critical family connections and reduce recidivism rates, according to a congressional coalition.