Tag: R.I. Department of Corrections
McKee proposes $14.2B state budget that ‘bends the cost curve’
PROVIDENCE – Seeking to “right-size” state government, Gov. Daniel J. McKee on Thursday released his $14.2 billion spending proposal for the next fiscal year,...
R.I. Department of Corrections changes policy amid lawsuit over client-attorney privilege
PROVIDENCE – The R.I. Department of Corrections has halted its visitor photograph protocol and changed to its mail policy in advance of a hearing in...
State agencies are hot to hire in FY26 budget requests
State budget officials made it clear: There’s no money for extras in the upcoming fiscal 2026 spending plan, so don’t ask.
But that didn’t stop nearly...
RIDOC upgrades tech, adds computer and manufacturing classes for inmates in...
PROVIDENCE – Gov. Daniel J. McKee recently praised the R.I. Department of Corrections for its expanded reentry services, technology and infrastructure improvements, and new educational...
State could close current fiscal year with $77M surplus
PROVIDENCE – While there remains a lingering projected budget deficit of nearly $400 million during the next fiscal year, a report issued by R.I....
ACLU sues R.I. Department of Corrections over attorney-client privilege
PROVIDENCE – The American Civil Liberties Union of Rhode Island Inc. is suing the R.I. Department of Corrections for allegedly violating the constitutional right...
Senate confirms Salisbury for permanent director for Department of Corrections
Wayne Salisbury Jr. will continue to direct the R.I. Department of Corrections, the Senate confirmed in a 32-4 vote Thursday afternoon.
Voting against Gov. Daniel...
State partners with nonprofit on tech job training for incarcerated individuals
PROVIDENCE – The R.I. Department of Corrections and Gov. Daniel J. McKee’s Office have partnered with a California-based nonprofit on a new technical skills...
Salisbury nominated as permanent R.I. Dept. of Corrections director
EAST PROVIDENCE – The interim director of the state’s Department of Corrections has been picked by Gov. Daniel J. McKee to take the position...
Most-read stories on PBN.com, April 2024
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