Day: April 29, 2014

Getting jobs for ex-offenders key to keeping them from crime

Experts and advocates for prisoners say that providing offenders assistance immediately upon their release is the most infallible method of ensuring they don’t backslide. But those on the front lines of the recidivism battle — probation officers — are historically overworked and underpaid, leading the Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services to turn to supplemental programs to assist inmates.

State Roundup, April 29, 2014

The Annapolis Capital runs, without comment, salary databases for the state of Maryland’s departments as well as for the University of Maryland System employees; Anirban Basu contends Maryland’s jurisdictions are facing a growing economic divide; BGE facing smart meter switch-out problems; two debates set for attorney general candidates; supporters urged Alma Colburn to run for Senate against estranged husband Sen. Richard Colburn; candidates scuffle over power and influence in District 43 Senate race; gubernatorial candidate Ron George’s embraces depression as part of his campaign narrative; and 17 Frederick County employees accept $25,000 parachutes.

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