Texas says no inmates have died due to stifling heat in its prisons since 2012. Some data may suggest otherwise.
State officials say there haven't been any since 2012. But two studies appear to suggest otherwise.
Source: cbsnews.com
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Inmates' Families Worried About Texas Prisons' Lack of AC
As a summer heat wave continues to bake most of Texas, family members of inmates are calling for all of the state’s prisons to be fully air conditioned.
Source: huffpost.com
Ombudsman, visitation protections among prison reform legislative victories
New NDOC director more open to collaboration than predecessor, say advocates
Source: rgj.com
Human rights at center of bill aiming to limit solitary confinement at Nevada prisons – The Nevada Independent
Nevada legislative news: Human rights at center of bill aiming to limit solitary confinement at Nevada prisons.
Source: thenevadaindependent.com
Proposals on jailhouse informants, lying to children during interrogations advance in Carson City
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Lawmakers consider restrictions on using solitary confinement in prisons
Nevada lawmakers are reconsidering limits on how state prisons use solitary confinement after similar legislation failed to pass during the 2021 legislative session.
Source: rgj.com
Lawmakers urged to rein in prison costs that put 'backdoor tax' on inmates' families
Lawmakers are looking to rectify the high costs associated with incarceration and come to grips with the fact that some of the inflated prison costs are the result of the state underfunding the syste…
Source: rgj.com
Nevada Youth Legislator Shapes the Future
Most would agree that politics at any level can be a daunting system to follow, yet our Nevada lawmakers are currently committed to the Nevada State Legislature...
United States Max Grinstein Jodi Hocking Senate Judiciary Committee Nevada Youth Legislature Senate Judicial Committee
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'Homeless Persons' Bill of Rights' faces opposition from cities, counties, law enforcement
Senate Bill 142 declares homeless people should be treated fairly, be free from intimidation and harassment, and are able to use public spaces including sidewalks, government buildings and public par…
Source: rgj.com
'Homeless Persons' Bill of Rights' faces opposition from cities, counties, law enforcement
Lobbyists representing cities, counties and law enforcement told lawmakers they support the idea of ensuring the rights of people experiencing homelessness – just as long as that person can’t sue to ensure those rights.
Source: knpr.org