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Eyman prison brawl reignites scrutiny of state prisons
Key Points:Â Gang-related fight at state prison leaves inmates hospitalized Officials call incident isolated, deny staffing and classification failures Legislative oversight stalls as concerns persist around prison safety and policies […]
School safety program faces bipartisan criticism, proposal for reform
Key Points School safety program faces bipartisan criticism House members failed to pass a reform bill on April 20 Opponents says bill is intended to help one contractor A GOP […]
Bipartisan disappointment over school safety fund prompts call for change
Key Points: Lawmakers unhappy with school safety fund’s effectiveness $26 million allocated for communication systems since 2019 Auditors found most agencies did not follow procurement requirements Republican and Democratic lawmakers […]
Hail Mary: Striker amendments surface as session deadlines loom
Key Points: Strike-everything amendments replace the original language of a bill Striker amendments should be related to the bill topic, but not always, due to lawmakers running out of time […]
Prison reform remains paramount for GOP in 2026
Key Points: Lawmakers push funding for independent prison oversight office Scrutiny continues over prison conditions, safety, custody classification Legislation on home confinement returning for another session Prison oversight and criminal […]
Lawmakers target prison deaths, drugs, staffing — demand official records
Key Points: Lawmakers probe prison violence, demand transparency, more answers  Former staff cite understaffing, hostile work environments, unsafe custody levels Director defends reforms, but promises conversation with legislators After an […]
