Issues facing MO Corrections Department

News Tribune on Tap

Feb 06 2020 | 00:16:27

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Show Notes

Gary Castor, Jefferson City News Tribune managing editor, talks with state reporter Joe Gamm about issues facing the Missouri Department of Corrections, along with the department's proposal to close housing units at half-a-dozen correctional centers in the state, including one in Jefferson City. Joe also toured two local prisons and describes what they look like, as well as the differences between them.

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