Guiding the Federal Bureau of Prisons into the Future
Since his official appointment in April 2025, Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) Director William K. Marshall III has already presided over an eventful tenure.
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Florida Budget Proposal Would Fund $374M in Correctional Staff Raises
Florida’s proposed 2026-27 budget could steer nearly $374 million toward pay raises for Department of Corrections employees, Lt. Gov. Jay Collins said during a Feb. 9 stop at Santa Rosa Correctional Institution in Milton.
Colorado Legislators Reverse Course, Approve Funding for Additional Prison Beds
Colorado lawmakers approved $2.4 million in midyear funding for hundreds of additional state prison beds after initially blocking the request and demanding a plan to address overcrowding.
Construction to Start on $200 Million Ector County Courthouse
Demolition of a former tire shop in downtown Odessa, Texas, last week marked the beginning of the first phase of the new $200 million Ector County Courthouse project.
Correctional News’ Top Five Stories of 2025
Over the past year, as news on projects, people, products and other developments in the corrections field unfolded, Correctional News was there to cover not only what transpired, but what impacts those events could have the industry as a whole.
Ohio Grants $24 Million for Jail Construction, Renovation Projects
Late last month, Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine and Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction Director Annette Chambers-Smith announced that the state will award more than $24 million in grants to support construction and renovation projects at three jails across the state.
A Year of Progress: 2025 Correctional Trends In Review
The 2025 editorial year of Correctional News reflected an evolving field where infrastructure, staff wellness and operational reform intersect more closely than ever.