Criminal justice fared well in the 83rd Session. The shuttering of two unneeded prisons, ex-offender re-entry, occupational licensing and school discipline reform were among the session's key highlights.
Criminal Justice
West Virginia can reduce recidivism — Virginia shows how
For decades, America’s response to crime has largely been measured by the number of prison beds it could fill. Politicians competed to be “tough on crime,” while correctional systems focused on punishment rather than rehabilitation. Yet, despite spending billions of taxpayer dollars on incarceration, many states continue to struggle with high recidivism rates and revolving...
July 16, 2026