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Maine Jail Bill Wins Support

April 17, 2014 2387 Views American Biogas Council, Eastern U.S., Julie Pithers, Kulani Correctional Facility, Mortensen Construction, myRisk Hereditary Cancer test, Radio Flyer, Robert Pasin

AUGUSTA, Maine — A bill that would grant greater authority to the Maine State Board of Corrections has won initial approval in both the House and Senate. L.D. 1824 primarily directs the board to establish an essential programs and services funding formula for county jails, and to review county jail management models implemented in other states. The measure received a 130-16 vote of support in the House and a 31-4 vote of support in the Senate.

Prison Reform Bill Introduced in Colorado

April 9, 2014April 9, 2014 3022 Views Contractor, Gerhard Guth, Michael Bjornberg, Mortensen Construction, multimodal transit, Western U.S.

DENVER — A new prison reform bill has been introduced to the Colorado House of Representatives that would potentially improve reentry reintegration and initiatives for adult offenders. The bill was co-sponsored by Republic Representative Bob Gardner of Colorado Springs and Daniel Kagan, a Democrat from Denver.