Jon Murad Named Vermont DOC Commissioner
Vermont Gov. Phil Scott has appointed Jon Murad to serve as commissioner of the Vermont Department of Corrections, effective immediately.
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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.
New Virginia Department of Corrections Director Named
Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger has appointed Joseph Walters to serve as Director of the Virginia Department of Corrections.
5 Lessons Learned in My First Year as Deputy Director
When I stepped into the role of Deputy Director for the Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation & Reentry (ADCRR) in October 2024, I understood that the position came with immense responsibility.
Montana Gov. Names New DOC Director
Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte has appointed Eric Strauss as Director of the Montana Department of Corrections.
Building for Wellness in Westville
Throughout history, seemingly unconnected events have produced unintended consequences that have had generational effects.
From Disaster to Transformation: The Rebirth of Louisiana’s Women’s Prison
When flooding devastated the Louisiana Correctional Institute for Women (LCIW) in 2016, it left the state without any dedicated facility for women offenders.
Alabama Bureau of Pardons & Paroles Director Awarded for Rehabilitation, Reentry Programming
Alabama Bureau of Pardons & Paroles Director Cam Ward was one of seven national leaders to receive the 2025 Pillar of Excellence Award from the Addiction Policy Forum on Dec. 2 in Washington, D.C.
Illinois DOC Names Construction Management Team for Facility Rebuild Initiative
Late last week, the Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC) and the Illinois Capital Development Board (CDB) announced that the joint venture of Vanir Construction Management Inc., and Milhouse Engineering & Construction Inc., will serve as the Construction Manager and Owner’s Advisor for the RISE IDOC initiative to rebuild the Department’s Stateville and Logan correctional centers.
TDCJ Names New Facilities Division Director
The Texas Department of Criminal Justice has named Damon Andrews as its new Division Director for the Facilities Division.