Gov. Snyder announces criminal justice intiatives
Gov. Rick Snyder gave an outline of criminal justice successes in Michigan and plans for future reforms. Read the text of his announcement speech. Highlights of Snyder’s speech: • We […]
MDOC Director Daniel Heyns stepping down
Michigan Department of Corrections Director Daniel Heyns is stepping down, MCO is hearing from multiple sources. Heidi Washington, warden at Charles Egeler Reception and Guidance Center, will be named as […]
GEO private prison bill ekes out a win in the House
H.B. 4467 passed out of the House of Representatives Thursday by a 57-53 vote. Below are lists of how representatives voted. The first list is yeas, and the second list […]
Join us in thanking corrections officers this week!
May 3-9 is Correctional Officers Week! Thank you, officers, for keeping prisons and communities safe and secure. As front line staff behind the walls, officers put their personal safety on […]
UPDATE: Senate approves GEO bill 23-14
UPDATE MAY 27 12 p.m..: The Senate passed the GEO bill 23-14. An amendment to disallow high-level Michigan inmates at the Baldwin prison failed by 1 vote. Four other amendments […]