Board extends inmate communications contract short term, orders competitive solicitation and safeguards Supervisors approved a limited extension of the county’s inmate calling/tablet services contract with Global Tel Link (DBA ViaPath) and directed administration to complete a competitive solicitation and seek contract terms addressing recent federal enforcement actions.

The Santa Clara County Board has taken a decisive step to enhance inmate communications by extending a key contract and enforcing stronger consumer protections amid federal scrutiny.

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Cobble County Commissioners Approve Rural Housing Incentive Bonds for $75,000 Project Commissioners establish rural housing incentive dispute and issue bonds for development project.

Coffey County Commissioners just launched a $75,000 rural housing project and tackled pressing issues like inmate services and property management!

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Commissioners Approve Sheriff Funding Positions Through Commissary Revenue Commissioners agree to fund three sheriff positions using commissary funds instead of tax dollars.

Collin County officials are making a bold move to fund essential sheriff's department positions using inmate commissary revenue instead of tax dollars—could this be the future of budget management?

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Ohio House Bill 397 expands jail commissary fund use for inmate services and technology Bill modifies section 341.25 to broaden uses of jail commissary profits for inmate welfare

Ohio's new House Bill 397 is set to revolutionize inmate welfare by expanding the use of jail commissary profits for essential services and technology!

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