Archive for Tag Archives: ' Michigan Department of Corrections'
ID gap makes streets meaner for ex-cons
GRAND RAPIDS — Jeff Lowery figured it was going to be a tough road as he left state prison in late February, hoping to find work and housing. But without proper identification, he feared it would [...]
Guest column: Prison savings to reach $250 million
By Daniel Heyns/Michigan Department of Corrections I know for the past several years the Center for Michigan has been an active participant in the dialogue surrounding lowering corrections costs in Michigan. The Center facilitated the creation [...]
Guard knows danger lurks inside prison walls, but still loves his job
Five weeks into his new job as a corrections officer at a state prison, Robert McGaffigan received a horrific lesson on the dangers of the work. Tammy Sperle was a civilian worker who operated the prison [...]
Pew study says Michigan spends cash it doesn’t have to on prisons
Michigan almost doubled the average time behind bars for its prisoners between 1990 and 2009, says a new study by the Pew Center on the States released Wednesday. While the trend mirrored a national one, Michigan’s [...]
Cost of ’4 strikes’ plan drops, still means millions more for prisons
When Attorney General Bill Schuette first proposed his “4 strikes and you’re out” plan for repeat felons, the Michigan Department of Corrections said the additional costs to the prison system could exceed $1 billion per year [...]
Guest column: Real truth in sentencing could save really big prison dollars
By Richard Stapleton/Citizens Alliance on Prisons and Public Spending Ultimately, the least expensive prisoner is one who isn’t there. While the prison population has dropped by about 8,000 over the last five years, the Michigan Department [...]
Fortress Grosse Pointe: In world of school choice, community says ‘stay out’
Does anyone have a link that lists all the school districts in Michiga
Guest commentary: More and more schools falling into budget squeeze
Charles Richards asks, "Who promised those pensions?" Answer - the St
Fortress Grosse Pointe: In world of school choice, community says ‘stay out’
The overall tone of this piece is meant to portray those against schoo
Fortress Grosse Pointe: In world of school choice, community says ‘stay out’
The overall tone of this piece is meant to portray those against schoo
Fortress Grosse Pointe: In world of school choice, community says ‘stay out’
Snyder tried to get legislation through which would force every school