Posts Tagged Private Prisons

Effort to Shut Down Virginia’s Only Private Prison Dies an Early Death in Richmond

Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on January 15, 2021

The Lawrenceville Correctional Center is the only privately-operated prison in Virginia. (Credit: geogroup.com)

Lawmakers are rejecting an effort to abolish private prisons in Virginia. Michael Pope reports.

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One State Senator’s Push to Close Virginia’s Only Private Prison

Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on January 11, 2021

The Lawrenceville Correctional Center is Virginia’s only privately-operated prison facility. (Credit: geogroup.com)

State lawmakers are about to consider a bill that would outlaw private prisons. Michael Pope reports.

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At Least One Lawmaker Wants to Prohibit Private Prisons in Virginia

Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on November 12, 2020

Lawmakers just ended their special session this week. But they’re already preparing for the next General Assembly session, which begins in about two months. Michael Pope has this preview of one bill that would prohibit private prisons.

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