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Programs intended to reduce the chances that someone will end up back behind bars are working, according to a new analysis of California state data. A new report finds that people who participated in a social program funded by Proposition 47 had a recidivism rate of 15.3% compared with 35% to 45% for people traditionally incarcerated by the Department of Rehabilitation and Corrections. Linda Penner, chairperson of the California Board of State and Community Corrections, which produced the report, is supportive. .
A new tool is examining child care availability in Connecticut. United Way of Connecticut s tool shows the actual number of offered child care spaces compared with those licensed. The hope is for parents to see how many of the actual slots are full or could be offered. .
Texas postal customers, especially in rural areas, are experiencing delays in mail delivery, and some letter carriers feel it could get worse. Staffing shortages are blamed for certain delays but others believe a demoralized workforce and a 10-year Postal Service improvement plan also are a problem. To reduce financial losses, U.S. .