Ed Jackson
Coverage of Ed Jackson in the Nexus archive.
- Stockard on the Stump: Tennessee keeping intensive probation program alive – barely
Tennessee's Community Corrections program, an intensive parole initiative, has secured two years of funding but faces a 15% reduction and financial instability. State budget officials used a $14 million reserve to fund the program for the next fiscal year, labeling it 'non-recurring,' while Sen. Ed Jackson advocates for sustained support to prevent agency closures and staff losses.
- Tennessee senators’ unannounced prison visit irritates correction commissioner
Three Tennessee senators made an unannounced visit to a state prison where a guard was killed earlier this year, prompting a reaction from the Department of Correction commissioner. The visit aimed to assess conditions and progress on lock repairs after an inmate was indicted for murder. The warden answered questions but received calls from the commissioner during the visit.