Lawmaker: Investigate Michigan’s Prison Staffing Practices

A Michigan lawmaker wants Auditor General Doug Ringler to investigate state prison staffing practices.

Rep. Sarah Lightner, R-Springport, sent a letter to Ringler requesting a review of staffing shortages and alleged violations of federal and state labor regulations within the Michigan Department of Corrections. The MDOC has more than 13,000-full time positions as of fiscal year 2023. 

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