by Assist. Editor | Apr 11, 2021 | front page, Infrastructure
Does ANYTHING on Lumley go right? Check out this report on ice call. Keep in mind readers…..inmates pay for ice ($2.25 for 10lb bag) themselves. “Well, this is the 3rd week in a row Lumley Unit has run out of ice during a 100-degree weekend. Many women try...
by Assist. Editor | Apr 11, 2021 | COVID-19, front page
We reported that very few Perryville residents have received their first Covid shot. We also told you that the inmates that did get them were overwhelming white. People of color make up a disproportionately large percentage of the prison population and severe Covid...
by Assist. Editor | Apr 11, 2021 | front page, Infrastructure
PW: ‘The inmates continually complain about lack of clothing, and the horrible condition of them. What can you tell us about State Issue?’ “The DOC don’t want to give the inmates ANY new clothing. The only way to get it is to buy it. The...
by Assist. Editor | Mar 29, 2021 | front page, Infrastructure
This high level staffer agreed to share his experiences–Ed. “Inmates are nothing but a ‘cash cow’ to make money for the state. Arizona’s copper mines went out, and they needed to find other revenue to fill the coffers. Mining the poor,...
by Assist. Editor | Mar 29, 2021 | front page, Infrastructure
All three bills, HB2167 Oversight on the DOC, HB2713 Earned release credits, and HB2165 House arrest for non violent offenders, killed by Warren Petersen (R) of the Senate Judiciary committee. Next election, vote the asshole out!! The last guy didn’t let any...