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Dingell asks Whitmer for answers on conditions at women’s prison after third death in a month
U.S. Rep. Debbie Dingell requested answers from Gov. Gretchen Whitmer regarding conditions at Women’s Huron Valley Correctional Facility after three deaths in a month. The letter highlights reports of toxic mold, inadequate medical care, and federal lawsuits related to the prison. State lawmakers have also raised concerns about health and safety issues at the facility.
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