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A bill building on past reforms to Florida’s prison system is continuing to take shape.Months ago, members of the Senate Criminal Justice Committee had…
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A bill involving the recital of the “Pledge of Allegiance” in schools has passed its first House Committee.Rep. Doug Broxson (R-Gulf Breeze) is the bill’s…
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The head of the Florida Department of Corrections received unanimous approval during her second Senate confirmation hearing. Her initial hearing occurred…
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The Florida Department of Corrections continues to undergo staffing troubles, roofs need repairs, and salary parity is still a main concern among…
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Some Florida lawmakers are looking to fix what they call an outdated law related to saying the “Pledge of Allegiance” in schools.At every meeting,…
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As a private prison health provider’s contract with the state draws to an end, some wonder how Corizon’s cancellation of the contract will impact Florida…
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Making sure former inmates have a fair shot when they leave the prison system could be a legislative goal in 2016. Some top Florida lawmakers say they’ve…
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Excessive use of force incidents are down, but officials say Florida’s troubled prison agency still needs more staff. Those are just some of the issues…
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There are some lingering questions surrounding Florida’s troubled prison system, and some Florida lawmakers want answers. John Ulm is a Senior Inspector…
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In recent months, multiple correctional officers have been arrested for crimes ranging from assaulting inmates to smuggling contraband into correctional…