Coronavirus
Democratic lawmakers call out shortcomings with prison medical care as coronavirus threatens
State prisons could be particularly vulnerable to the spread of the coronavirus.
State prisons could be particularly vulnerable to the spread of the coronavirus.
There's no final agreement yet, but lawmakers are singing the same tune.
I believe that the focus of prison should not be solely punishment.
Republican Sens. Jeff Brandes, Rob Bradley and Keith Perry have more sentence reductions planned for 2020
Sen. Bill Galvano enters his second and final Session as Senate President in 2020.
Senate budget chair warm to Gov. DeSantis' prison proposals.
Inch told federal officials the state would use its best efforts to run the program.
A broader issue is increasing the base pay for correctional officers.
Cites dramatic problem increases since switch to 12-hour shifts in 2013
Guards would "identify and process criminal aliens who may pose a risk to public safety in Florida."
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