Alaska advocates and formerly incarcerated witnesses urge committee to oppose SB126, citing harms of out‑of‑state placements At a March 5 Senate State Affairs hearing, advocates and formerly incarcerated speakers urged opposition to SB126, saying shipping Alaskans to out‑of‑state prisons severs family ties, weakens oversight and can increase costs; the committee reported the bill out with individual recommendations and fiscal notes.

Alaska advocates are rallying against SB126, warning that sending state prisoners out-of-state tears apart families and undermines rehabilitation efforts.

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Corrections institute warns of jail overcrowding, commission risks to training funds, and cites reentry progress The Tennessee Corrections Institute reported on training, local-jail inspections and per-diem reimbursements; staff warned FCC decisions on inmate-phone commissions could cut $1M–$1.5M a year used for local training, described accreditation supplements to per-diem rates, and highlighted reentry and recovery programs showing low recidivism in pilot sites.

Tennessee's Corrections Institute warns that impending FCC decisions could slash vital training funds by up to $1.5 million a year, jeopardizing local jail standards and inmate rehabilitation efforts.

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Parole Board: Grants, Denials and Alternatives — January 13, 2026 (At a glance) Summary of outcomes from the Committee on Parole session on Jan. 13, 2026: several parole grants to reentry programs under conditions, multiple denials after victim or law-enforcement opposition, and alternatives to revocation in some revocation cases (work release, continuances).

The latest Louisiana Parole Board meeting revealed significant decisions on parole grants, denials, and alternatives to revocation that could impact the lives of many.

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Delaware County board appoints David Masolino interim warden at George W. Hill, hears operations and reentry updates The Delaware County Jail Oversight Board voted to appoint David Masolino as interim warden of the George W. Hill facility and received reports on population, capital projects and reentry programs, including a Department of Labor–funded pathway for justice-involved young adults.

Delaware County has appointed David Masolino as the interim warden of the George W. Hill facility, igniting hope for improved operations and innovative reentry programs aimed at reducing recidivism.

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Scranton Task Force Festival to Support Prisoner Reentry with 18 Vendors Community festival on September 18 raises funds for inmates' housing assistance programs.

A transformative festival in Lackawanna County is set to support individuals transitioning from prison, offering resources and hope for a fresh start.

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State department to oversee housing programs for formerly incarcerated individuals Department coordinates housing and support for formerly incarcerated individuals receiving state funds

Massachusetts is taking a bold step towards reintegration by launching new housing programs for formerly incarcerated individuals, ensuring they receive the support they need to thrive.

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Maricopa County Sheriff seeks budget support for immigrant detention facility Sheriff's Office requests funding to handle new immigrant detention operations amid budget negotiations.

Arizona lawmakers are stepping up to tackle the urgent need for reform in the correctional system, with innovative programs aimed at reducing recidivism and improving community safety.

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Commissioners authorized $400,000 for opioid recovery housing and reentry programs The board approves funding for recovery housing and reentry programs through opioid settlement funds.

Nash County is taking a bold step forward in the fight against opioid addiction by allocating $400,000 for innovative recovery housing and reentry programs!

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CALL TO ACTION! 📣 📣 Urge the state to address systemic abuse in women’s prison, increase programming & reduce wasteful prison spending!

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