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January 9, 2014

Legislative committees meet to evaluate proposals to reduce prison costs

Legislative committees meet to evaluate proposals to reduce prison costs Mississippi lawmakers say they want to reduce the number of former inmates who return to prison after serving time. However, one state representative said ex-felons could have trouble finding jobs because of workers’ compensation insurance policies that companies carry. Many workers’ comp policies ban employers…