Prison Inmates https://www.wcmu.org/tags/prison-inmates Prison Inmates en-US Copyright Mon, 17 Jun 2024 10:00:00 GMT Michigan House votes to allow prisoners some FOIA access https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-06-17/michigan-house-votes-to-allow-prisoners-some-foia-access Prisoners in Michigan could see some access to the state’s Freedom of Information Act under legislation that passed in the state House this week. Mon, 17 Jun 2024 10:00:00 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-06-17/michigan-house-votes-to-allow-prisoners-some-foia-access Colin Jackson | MPRN Gratiot County prison dog training program gives men and canines new leash on life https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-03-05/gratiot-county-prison-dog-training-program-gives-men-and-canines-new-leash-on-life Pawsitive Connections, a dog training program at the Central Michigan Correctional Facility in St. Louis, is helping teach inmates valuable life skills. Tue, 05 Mar 2024 14:45:50 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-03-05/gratiot-county-prison-dog-training-program-gives-men-and-canines-new-leash-on-life Tina Sawyer Department of Corrections updates mail-in publication policies for inmates https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-10-24/department-of-corrections-updates-mail-in-publication-policies-for-inmates The department said the change came after receiving feedback on the list last year, pushing them to reduce the number of publications on the banned publication list. Tue, 24 Oct 2023 14:02:57 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-10-24/department-of-corrections-updates-mail-in-publication-policies-for-inmates Renae King "Good Time" Ballot to help inmates reduce time in prison https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-03-23/good-time-ballot-to-help-inmates-reduce-time-in-prison The ‘Good Time’ ballot initiative would give state inmates a way to reduce their time in prison. Wed, 23 Mar 2022 22:49:52 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-03-23/good-time-ballot-to-help-inmates-reduce-time-in-prison Russell McNamara Michigan prison inmates recieve federal stimulus payments during COVID-19 pandemic https://www.wcmu.org/economy/2021-06-23/michigan-prison-inmates-recieve-federal-stimulus-payments-during-covid-19-pandemic Michigan prison inmates who qualify have been receiving federal stimulus payments during the pandemic.The Michigan Department of Corrections has clawed… Wed, 23 Jun 2021 13:19:11 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/economy/2021-06-23/michigan-prison-inmates-recieve-federal-stimulus-payments-during-covid-19-pandemic Tracy Samilton