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Committee approves pathway bill to certify formerly incarcerated hand-crew firefighters The committee voted to refer AB 24 83 to Public Safety after bipartisan support and testimony from formerly incarcerated firefighters and program sponsors. The bill would provide certification and a permanent credentialing pathway for people who served on Cal Fire hand crews while incarcerated.

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A groundbreaking bill has been approved that could transform the lives of formerly incarcerated firefighters by providing them with a permanent pathway to careers in firefighting.

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Citizen Portal News North Dakota

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Job Service ND reports 2.5% unemployment, expanding H-2A placements and a work‑readiness program for justice‑involved residents Phil Davis, Workforce Service Director at Job Service North Dakota, told the committee the state unemployment rate is about 2.5%, H-2A placements approached 5,000 in 2025, and the JP3 job-placement partnership (funded about $640,000) has reduced recidivism among participants and raised average earnings.

North Dakota's unemployment rate sits at a remarkable 2.5%, but that's just the beginning—discover how innovative programs like H-2A and JP3 are transforming lives and the labor market!

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Assemblymember Todd’s bill would give microbusinesses $5,000 credit to hire formerly incarcerated workers AB 1565 would offer a $5,000 tax credit to microbusinesses that hire and retain a formerly incarcerated person within a year of release, intended to reduce recidivism and offset incarceration costs; the bill was referred to the committee's suspense file.

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A groundbreaking bill proposes a $5,000 tax credit for microbusinesses that hire formerly incarcerated individuals, aiming to reduce recidivism and tackle unemployment.

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CDCR secretary warns closures shift costs and stresses infrastructure needs CDCR told the subcommittee California prisons hold about 90,000 people, face infrastructure deficits (HVAC, ADA), high violence rates and structural budget pressures; secretary said closures save money but shift personnel and can increase crowding elsewhere, and outlined a 20-year infrastructure plan.

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California's prison system is grappling with aging facilities and rising costs, but closures may shift the burden rather than save money, raising concerns about inmate health and safety.

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Citizen Portal News South Dakota

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Appropriations Committee approves $365,000 for alternate care (Teen Challenge) after debate The committee approved a $365,000 addition for the alternate care grant (Teen Challenge) tied to a statutory clarification in HB 1140 that gives judges a clearer option for alternate care. Supporters cited cost and recidivism benefits; skeptics pointed to past reversion of funds and urged caution. Vote: 14–4 in favor.

The Appropriations Committee just approved a $365,000 boost for Teen Challenge, igniting a heated debate over cost-effectiveness versus past budget reversions.

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DeKalb County launches mental health court to steer misdemeanor defendants into treatment DeKalb County this month began a court-supervised mental health program for eligible misdemeanor, nonviolent defendants, a post-adjudication four‑phase program funded by a state grant and coordinated with local providers to reduce recidivism and improve access to treatment.

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DeKalb County has launched an innovative Mental Health Court to redirect nonviolent offenders into essential treatment, aiming to break the cycle of recidivism and address critical mental health needs.

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Citizen Portal News South Dakota

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3 weeks ago

House rejects $2.7 million recidivism grant; sponsor denies conflict‑of‑interest concerns The South Dakota House voted down House Bill 10‑86, a five‑year, $2.7 million grant program to fund nonprofit recidivism training and staff development. Sponsors argued the program would cut reoffending and save taxpayer dollars; opponents raised procurement and conflict‑of‑interest concerns that the sponsor denied.

In a surprising turn of events, the South Dakota House has rejected a crucial $2.7 million grant aimed at reducing recidivism, sparking heated debates over ethics and government spending.

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Citizen Portal News Indiana

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Monroe County commissioners say financing could allow a new jail but debate size, site and services Commissioners reviewed a county council resolution and financial analysis that show a potential maximum bond capacity near $170 million, then debated trade-offs including single-story design, colocation with other justice services, and investing in treatment programming to reduce recidivism.

Monroe County commissioners are at a crossroads, debating the future of a new jail and whether to prioritize cost or long-term effectiveness in treatment and design.

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Citizen Portal News Kentucky

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House panel advances KCTCS-led prison vocational campus to expand reentry training The House Judiciary Committee adopted a committee substitute and passed House Bill 5 (19–1), which authorizes KCTCS to partner with the Kentucky Department of Corrections to build and operate a model vocational training campus at Northpointe Training Center and requires data collection and reporting on program outcomes.

Kentucky is taking a bold step towards rehabilitation by approving a new vocational training campus for incarcerated individuals, aiming to slash recidivism and fill workforce gaps.

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Citizen Portal News Utah

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1 month ago

Committee backs funding for correctional electronic medical record to bill Medicaid under waiver The committee favorably recommended third-substitute HB 70 to fund an electronic medical record for Correctional Health Services, enabling the state to bill Medicaid under a Section 1115 justice-involved waiver and require opioid-use-disorder treatment windows for inmates.

Utah is taking a bold step to improve inmate health care by advancing a bill that would implement an electronic medical record system, paving the way for Medicaid billing and better treatment for opioid use disorders.

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Citizen Portal News Vermont

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1 month ago

House Corrections and Institutions directs DOC study after debate over free inmate calls in H.294 The House Corrections and Institutions committee on Feb. 25 considered H.294, which would require telephone, video and other communications services for incarcerated people be provided "at no expense" to them or to their callers. Lawmakers voiced support for connections that may reduce recidivism but raised cost, cap and funding concerns and asked the Department of Corrections to produce a detailed evaluation.

Vermont lawmakers are debating a groundbreaking bill that could make communication for incarcerated individuals completely free, but concerns about costs and funding are raising eyebrows.

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Citizen Portal News Florida

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1 month ago

Senate committee backs Labor Pool Act changes to end placement fees and require registration The committee advanced SB1112 to prohibit placement fees for workers hired from labor pools, require annual registration with the Department of Commerce, and allow prevailing parties to recover attorney’s fees; supporters said the bill will help formerly incarcerated workers access stable employment.

Florida's Senate Committee is paving the way for a groundbreaking bill that could transform the lives of formerly incarcerated individuals by eliminating placement fees and enhancing labor pool transparency.

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Citizen Portal News Nebraska

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1 month ago

Bill to create structured youth reentry program debated; questions on costs and statutory authority LB962 would create coordinated reentry planning, assign aftercare coordinators, and begin transition planning within 30 days of intake. Proponents said targeting housing, education and employment will reduce recidivism; probation and DHHS raised statutory, overlap, and fiscal concerns and said clarifying amendments will be needed.

A groundbreaking bill in Nebraska aims to transform youth reentry by providing structured support and individualized plans, but critical questions about costs and statutory authority linger.

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Citizen Portal News Wisconsin

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1 month ago

Committee backs resolution to support 90-day prerelease Medicaid coverage for incarcerated people with substance use disorder Kenosha County's legislative committee unanimously approved a resolution supporting a state Medicaid demonstration (Assembly Bill 604 referenced) to allow Medicaid coverage in the 90 days before release, with the sheriff saying it would improve continuity of care and reduce overdose and recidivism risk.

Kenosha County is taking a bold step to reduce recidivism and improve healthcare for incarcerated individuals by advocating for Medicaid coverage during their crucial 90-day prerelease period.

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Citizen Portal News North Carolina

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1 month ago

Wayne County officials say jail-based COSAP program reduced recidivism and expanded housing and treatment supports Sheriff Larry Pierce and program staff reported results from a five-year federal COSAP grant: 457 unduplicated participants served, 80% retained 30 days, 4% overall recidivism and expanded medication-assisted treatment and transitional housing in Wayne County detention and reentry services.

A groundbreaking program in Wayne County has dramatically reduced recidivism rates and expanded access to vital treatment services, serving as a model for jails nationwide.

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Citizen Portal News South Dakota

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1 month ago

Committee approves allowing courts to order long‑term alternative care grants in lieu of incarceration House Judiciary voted to pass House Bill 11-40 after testimony from Teen Challenge representatives, prosecutors and program graduates describing a 14‑month residential recovery program; proponents said the bill preserves judicial and prosecutorial discretion while increasing access to long‑term alternatives.

A new bill may revolutionize the way South Dakota courts handle offenders by expanding access to long-term residential care programs, potentially reducing recidivism rates.

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Citizen Portal News Utah

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1 month ago

Criminal justice subcommittee prioritizes prison expansion, children’s justice centers and court resources The Criminal Justice Subcommittee reported reductions and targeted reinvestments, recommending opening additional prison capacity, ongoing funding for Children's Justice Centers, court staffing and a $60 million one-time behavioral health treatment center among other priorities.

Utah's Criminal Justice Subcommittee is pushing for major budget changes, including $60 million for a new behavioral health center and expanded prison capacity!

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Committee backs standardized batterers‑intervention framework; debate centers on availability and judicial discretion Senators advanced SB 673 after testimony from the Women's Advocacy Center citing reductions in reoffending; debate focused on whether mandatory program completion (when a certified program exists) would unfairly penalize defendants in counties without programs and whether judges should retain discretion.

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Tennessee's Senate just advanced a groundbreaking bill aimed at cutting domestic violence recidivism with mandatory batterers-intervention programs, but concerns over accessibility and judicial discretion are sparking heated debates.

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Nevada County CCP approves most status‑quo budget items, backs $100,000 Grass Valley pilot and sets $40,000 innovation placeholder The Nevada County Community Corrections Partnership approved status‑quo CCP spending for probation, treatment and public‑defender support, voted 5‑2 to fund a reduced $100,000 Grass Valley diversion pilot and left an innovation placeholder at $40,000 while reserving policy review for future meetings.

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Nevada County is taking bold steps towards justice reform by approving a $100,000 pilot program aimed at diversion in Grass Valley!

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Citizen Portal News Georgia

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1 month ago

Judges praise accountability courts' results but warn opioid-settlement restrictions could hobble broader treatment Accountability-court leaders told appropriators the programs reduce recidivism and expand, but warned that routing two-thirds of their proposed budget through opioid-settlement funds may legally restrict spending to opioid-specific treatment and leave most participants without services.

Judges are celebrating the success of accountability courts in reducing recidivism, but a legal restriction on opioid-settlement funds threatens to limit treatment options for many in need.

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Citizen Portal News West Virginia

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1 month ago

Berkeley County community corrections reports rising participation, lower recidivism than national average Community corrections director presented program metrics: roughly 400 active participants, about 2,400 monthly drug screens, 65 completions in fiscal year 2024 and 39 so far this year; the office reports a five‑year recidivism of about 29% for program graduates versus national 77%.

Berkeley County's day report center is making waves with a staggering 29% recidivism rate for graduates, far surpassing the national average of 77%—is this the future of community corrections?

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Citizen Portal News Oklahoma

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1 month ago

Committee hears bill to add high‑school equivalency diploma to inmates' release files HB 3,850 would add a high‑school equivalency diploma to an inmate's release packet to improve employability and expand access to DOC programs. Sponsor said funding could expand capacity to reduce waiting lists; committee discussion clarified the rule already exists in statute and that fiscal analysis was pending.

A new bill could revolutionize the future for inmates by adding a high-school equivalency diploma to their release packets, aiming to boost employability and reduce recidivism.

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Citizen Portal News Vermont

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1 month ago

Recovery coaches ask lawmakers for $1.25M in opioid-abatement funds to sustain peer programs in prisons and probation Turning Point directors and recovery coaches told the House Corrections committee that peer recovery coaching, started in Rutland in 2016, reduces recidivism and overdose risk; they requested $1.25M in FY27 opioid-abatement funds and renewal of $800,000 in prevention funding to keep programs running statewide.

Peer recovery coaching is transforming lives in Vermont's correctional facilities, proving to reduce recidivism and foster successful reentry into society.

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TRICOR highlights job‑training programs, commissary expansion and Trousdale distribution center plan TRICOR CEO David Hart told the committee the agency provides work and transition services to incarcerated Tennesseans, reported FY25 revenue near $29 million and a 3‑year recidivism rate of 18.5%, and said Trousdale will host a 25,000 sq. ft. commissary distribution center employing 30–35 participants in industry‑relevant work.

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TRICOR is revolutionizing the future for incarcerated individuals in Tennessee with job-training programs and a new distribution center that promises to cut recidivism rates and boost revenue.

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