incarcerated people
Coverage of incarcerated people in the Nexus archive.
- 16 hospitalized after lighting strike at Ohio correctional facility
A lightning strike occurred at Grafton Correctional Institution on Wednesday evening. The incident resulted in 16 incarcerated people being sent to hospital for treatment.
- 16 hospitalized after lighting strike at Ohio correctional facility
A lightning strike occurred at Grafton Correctional Institution, located in Ohio. The incident resulted in 16 incarcerated people being sent to a hospital for treatment on Wednesday evening.
- Trump administration tightens oversight of state Medicaid demonstration programs
The Trump administration announced stricter financial oversight for Medicaid demonstration waivers, requiring certification from the CMS chief actuary to ensure programs do not increase federal spending. Starting January 1, 2024, states must provide detailed spending analyses and align applications with Medicaid statute objectives, reversing prior policies that expanded waiver flexibility.
- Trump administration tightens oversight of state Medicaid demonstration programs
The Trump administration announced stricter financial oversight for state Medicaid demonstration waivers, requiring certification from the CMS chief actuary to ensure budget neutrality. States must now provide more spending analyses and documentation, with applications denied if they increase federal spending or deviate from projected costs.
- California prisons task inmates with raising service dogs as form of rehabilitation
California prisons are using inmates to raise service dogs as a form of rehabilitation, aiming to aid reintegration into communities. The Prison Policy Initiative highlights that 96% of incarcerated people will return to society, prompting such programs.