According to WIS, a bill designed to reduce the number of people going to jail in South Carolina for minor offenses and let more people out on parole received key approval last week. The bill has been approved by the Senate and is expected to save taxpayers money and provide for improved oversight and training for nonviolent offenders. Proponents of the bill feel it will ensure there's prison space for high-risk, violent criminals, and that they'll serve longer prison terms. According to a report generted this past February, nearly … [Read more...]