Detroit News' Nolan Finley published an opinion article exploring how reducing Michigan's prison population can help reduce state expenses. Finley cites evidence that older inmates who have served 10 years or more are less likely to commit crimes of any type if released. The article suggests that state budget cuts could start with Michigan's prisons [...]
MLive reported on May 22, 2020 that the State of Michigan has tested all prisoners in state correction facilities in less than 15 days for COVID-19. This testing covered 38,227 people in 29 facilities. This mass testing, aided by the Michigan National Guard, has allowed Michigan to get a better handle on COVID-19 inside its [...]
mLive reported on April 9, 2020 that the Washtenaw County Jail operates at 50% below capacity due to changes in protocol during this pandemic. The article contains other useful and interesting information on how county law enforcement officials are adapting to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Read more: https://www.mlive.com/news/ann-arbor/2020/04/washtenaw-county-jail-operating-below-50-capacity-after-coronavirus-protocol-changes.html
