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Government Chris Schulz,

Senate Bill Works To Stabilize Jail Funding

The legislature has grappled with the issue of jail funding for the past few years. Senate Bill 596 aims to modify the payment for housing and maintenance of inmates in the state’s correctional system.

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Government Chris Schulz,

Legislators Hear About Corrections Cost Increase And Possible Solutions

The cost of keeping inmates in regional jails in the state may go up, and counties and municipalities are concerned.

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Arts & Culture Liz McCormick,

Berkeley County Litter Program Takes On Waste One Mile At A Time

Berkeley County’s Community Service Roadside Litter Program, which launched three years ago, is the only litter program in the state that is full-time, runs five days a week and uses community service day-in-and-day-out. Most of the participants are people who have chosen community service instead of being incarcerated.

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