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In Michigan and across the United States, inmates and their families face high costs associated with incarceration. In Washtenaw County, Sheriff Jerry Clayton is working to reduce those costs.

The Michigan Department of Corrections has partnered with DTE Energy and IBEW Local 17 to train inmates in trimming trees.MDOC worked very closely with…

Michigan’s Attorney General’s office has decided to withdraw subpoenas it served on news media outlets, including Michigan Radio.The subpoenas demanded…

It's been known for decades as the world's largest walled prison - the State Prison of Southern Michigan in Jackson.Now some of the very colorful stories…

There's a new effort underway to help the families of Michigan inmates cope with having someone they love in prison. It's a pilot program that centers on…

There's no arguing the fact that more women are being put behind bars. The female prison population in this country rose 646% from 1980 to 2010, largely…

LANSING, Mich. (AP) - New legislation in Lansing is designed to help inmates find a job when they leave prison.The bills would let Michigan certify…

Michigan’s Attorney General has decided to appeal a federal judge’s order that would require parole hearings for more than 300 juvenile offenders serving…

LANSING, Mich. (AP) - Michigan's prison system is crediting the introduction of Tasers for a drop in attacks on its employees.The Michigan Department of…

Frannie Shepherd-Bates is a Shakespeare geek. She is also executive artistic director of the Magenta Giraffe Theatre Company in Detroit.Twice a week,…