Jail is plagued by too much contraband and use of force by deputies while lacking proper healthcare and classification.
The bills would roll back landmark reforms passed during Edwards’ administration, advocates say
City officials are mostly united in their opposition to building the new 89-mental health facility, which is slated to cost $109 million.
Nick Chrastil on the jail’s controversial healthcare provider and Katy Reckdahl on the killing of an 18-year-old by JPSO and his mother's account of the scene.
Though the city proposed a year extension for Wellpath, whose contract lapsed in May, the Council deferred approval. Councilwoman Helena Moreno is pushing for a full committee hearing to assess the company’s performance.
Eighteen-year-old Calvin Cains III was killed by JPSO deputies on Tuesday in front of his mother, who says deputies didn't announce themselves or give him a chance to surrender.
Nick Chrastil on a "re-envisioned" gun violence prevention initiative and Marta Jewson on the school board's skyrocketing property insurance premiums.
The district’s property insurance increased by nearly 50 percent last year.