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Report: Inmate levels down but spending keeps rising
At sheriff facilities, it’s one guard for every two prisoners
May 16, 2017
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Boston reentry initiative hits the skids
Award-winning program to aid those leaving prison loses federal funding
May 14, 2017
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Mass. voters strongly back criminal justice reform, new poll says
Residents favor preventive measures over incarceration
May 11, 2017
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Pollack takes issue with N-S Rail Link backers
Says it’s not inconsistent to pursue the link and S. Station expansion
May 8, 2017
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Legislators call for broader criminal justice reform
State needs to seize the opportunity for change, say lawmakers
April 25, 2017
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Voc-tech tension
Massachusetts vocational schools are a big success story, but are they shutting out those who might need them most?
April 13, 2017
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CommonWealth’s Spring 2017 issue is out!
Politics, Ideas & Civic Life in Massachusetts
April 11, 2017
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State leaders unveil bill aimed at cutting recidivism
Officials divided on further changes, Gants urges repeal of most mandatory minimums
February 24, 2017
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Senators outline broad criminal justice reform agenda
Lawmakers look to broaden scope beyond pending report
February 16, 2017