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CBS News
5 days ago
- CBS News
Attorney caught attempting to smuggle drugs to inmate at Michigan prison
Contraband material, including paper film suspected to be Suboxone, was confiscated after an attorney/client visit at Central Michigan Correctional Facility, the Michigan Department of Corrections said. "This recovery protected countless individuals from potential illness, overdose, or violence associated with the sale of these drugs or from those under the influence," MDOC Director Heidi E. Washington said. "I want to especially commend our officers, whose vigilance and dedication were instrumental in this drug bust." During the visit on Monday, an attorney was allegedly seen passing a package to a client who is currently incarcerated at the facility in St. Louis. After searching the prisoner, officers found 211 strips of paper film suspected to be Suboxone, 68 grams of a brown waxy substance and 45 grams of a white powder. Michigan State Police were called for further investigation, and a search of the attorney's car discovered additional Suboxone strips and white powder. Because the matter is still under investigation, officials have not released the names of the attorney or inmate. The corrections department did say the inmate is under discipline and investigation according to department policy. "As the nature of contraband continues to evolve, the department continues to implement effective strategies to deter and halt such illegal activities," Correctional Facility Administration Deputy Director Jeremy Bush said.
Yahoo
08-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Mississippi's state budget: The five largest items
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Following a contentious budget reconciliation process in the 2025 legislative session, a clearer picture emerged of what Mississippi financially prioritized. After the state finalized its annual budget in late May, Mississippi's Legislative Budget Office provided a financial breakdown in late June. It revealled a nearly 20% reduction in appropriations compared to the previous fiscal year. Those cuts made by the Mississippi Legislature surpassed $1.8 billion. Still, several elements of Mississippi's $7.8 billion budget make up large shares of overall spending. Below is the overview for the upcoming 2026 fiscal year, which began on Tuesday. Federal appropriations: $1.3 billion The state spends the most on K-12 education statewide; over 99.5% of allotted funding goes directly to those public schools. The rest goes to the state's educational television authority and the library commission. The former received a 20% cut in funding for this fiscal year. Federal appropriations: $6.4 billion The department managed by the governor's office has over 900 employees located throughout one central office, 30 regional offices and over 80 outstations statewide. Each state runs its own Medicaid program under federal guidelines and using both state and federal dollars. Federal appropriations: $99.5 million Over half of the Money that goes to IHL universities is for general support. Over 23% of those dollars for the upcoming school year will go to the University of Mississippi Medical Center. Compared to the previous fiscal year, however, the state is investing over $95 million less into the state's universities. However, most of the revenue from IHL institutions comes from tuition. Mississippi 5th cheapest state to start a business: report Federal appropriations: $1.3 million According to Mississippi's budget office, medical services are the largest singular cost for MDOC over the new fiscal year. Those services will account for over $122 million worth of the department's funding. Roughly 16%, or $69 million, of MDOC's budget goes to private prisons that house the state's inmates. Federal appropriations: $0 Most of this agency's budget relates to paying outstanding bonds and interests on them. Among other things, the state treasury helps pay the state's bills on time and provides specialized financial support to Mississippi families. There are several programs that the federal government invests more in compared to the state. The federal government for fiscal year 2026 will invest $6.29 for every dollar Mississippi does in public health programs. For Medicaid, that figure is over $7.08. For all appropriations, the federal government will invest over $1.53 for every dollar the state legislature pours into its agencies. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
30-06-2025
- Yahoo
Mississippi inmate Richard Jordan picks last meal ahead of execution at Parchman
PARCHMAN, Miss. — Richard Jordan, Mississippi's longest-serving death-row inmate, requested chicken tenders, fries, strawberry ice cream and a root beer float for his last meal ahead of his scheduled execution Wednesday, June 25. Marc McClure, regional superintendent for the Mississippi Department of Corrections, announced the meal choice during a 2 p.m. press conference at the Mississippi State Penitentiary's visitor center in Parchman. He was joined by MDOC Commissioner Burl Cain. McClure said Jordan would eat his final meal at 4 p.m. Jordan, 79, is scheduled to be executed Wednesday, June 25, at 6 p.m. at the Mississippi State Penitentiary at Parchman. On Monday, June 23, the United States Supreme Court denied Jordan's petition for a review of his case. The decision follows a flurry of appeals from Jordan's lawyers to try to halt the execution in recent weeks. Each have been denied. Jordan was sentenced to death in 1977 for the 1976 kidnapping and murder of Edwina Marter, a Gulfport bank executive's wife. He's lived on death row for 48 years, making him the state's longest-serving death row prisoner. When asked what kind of inmate Jordan had been during his decades on death row, McClure said only that he has never been a 'problematic inmate.' "The Mississippi Department of Corrections is prepared to carry out the execution that's been handed down by the court," McClure said. "That execution will happen at 6 p.m. today. Right now, all movement at the prison is restricted to emergency movement." Jordan has been in a holding cell since Sunday, June 22. As of Wednesday afternoon, he was meeting with family members, though McClure declined to say who they were. "He's visited with his family, lawyers, spiritual advisers and matter-of-fact right now he is still meeting with his family at this time," McClure said. "That will carry on through this afternoon 'til approximately 4 p.m." McClure described Jordan as "talkative, appears to be in a good mood" and that he was telling stories. "He's talking about his past and his history and things like that," McClure said. While McClure noted Jordan's demeanor, he declined to answer whether there were concerns about the inmate's mental state, given his age of nearly 80. "That's not for me to answer, that was the court (who made the decision)," McClure said. Contact Charlie Drape at cdrape@ This article originally appeared on Mississippi Clarion Ledger: Mississippi death row inmate Richard Jordan picks last meal
Yahoo
26-06-2025
- Yahoo
Mississippi executes Richard Jordan; on death row for nearly 50 years
June 25 (UPI) -- Richard Jordan, the longest-serving death row inmate in Mississippi's history, Richard Jordan, was executed Wednesday night at the Mississippi State Penitentiary in Parchman. Jordan, 79, was convicted and sentenced to death for the Jan. 12, 1976, kidnapping and murder of Edwina Marter, who was a stay-at-home mother of two young sons. It was Mississippi's first execution in three years. No other executions in Mississippi are scheduled this year, according to the MDOC website. He died by lethal injection and the time of death was 6:16 p.m. CDT, the Mississippi Department of Corrections said. The procedure by lethal injection began at 6 p.m. He was strapped to a gurney with his arms spread out and covered in a white sheet up to his neck, the Clarion Ledge reported. Jordan was surrounded by four Mississippi Department of Corrections officials. Marc McClure, the regional superintendent, asked Jordan if he had any last words. "First I would like to thank everyone here for a humane way of doing this," Jordan said as he looked at the ceiling. "I wish to apologize to the family. I ask that you forgive me for what I did, not forget, but forgive." Jordan then thanked his lawyer and his wife, Marsha, who was sitting and sobbing in the front-row behind the glass viewing area. Marsha was with Krissy Nobile, director of the Mississippi Office of Capital Post-Conviction Counsel, and Tim Murphy, Jordan's spiritual adviser. "I love you," Jordan said. "See you on the other side, all of you. Thank you." The execution was carried out on an order from the Mississippi Supreme Court issued on May 1. Jordan was one of three on Mississippi's death row suing the state's three-drug protocol. The execution occurred about six months short of Jordan's 50th year in prison, and he sought a stay of execution. Jordan was first sentenced on July 21, 1976, followed by 1977, 1983, and 1998 in separate trials. The U.S. Supreme Court denied Jordan's remaining appeals Wednesday afternoon, and Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves denied Jordan's request for clemency. Jordan chose chicken tenders, fries, strawberry ice cream and a root beer float for his last meal at 4 p.m., the Clarion Ledger reported. Previously he visited with his family, lawyers and spiritual advisers. He moved to a holding cell at 6 p.m. Death Penalty Information Center, a nonprofit organization that tracks executions throughout the U.S. Jordan's execution is the 25th in the U.S. this year. On Tuesday, Florida executed Thomas Lee Gudinas, 51, by lethal injection at the Florida State Prison. It was Florida's seventh of 2025 - the most of any state. Besides lethal injection, three are methods are available: nitrogen hypoxia, electrocution and firing squad. In 2015, a federal judge issued a temporary halt of executions in Mississippi in response to a complaint by death row inmates who say the state's lethal injection protocol is "excruciating." Sedatives pentobarbital and midazolam had been used. In 2021, Mississippi carried out the execution of David Cox by lethal injection, the first one in nearly a decade using midazolam, vecuronium bromide and potassium chloride. These are the current drugs used.
Yahoo
10-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
MyCreds® Launches Mobile Trades Credential Solution to Support Interprovincial Labour Mobility
CALGARY, AB, June 10, 2025 /CNW/ - In response to the federal government's renewed call to improve labour mobility between provinces, MyCreds | MesCertif is proud to announce the addition of a mobile digital credential solution, tailored to Canada's skilled trades workforce, to the MyCreds National Network. This breakthrough supports on-the-go access, onsite verification, and cross-jurisdictional mobile recognition of trade credentials — a major step forward in removing barriers for skilled workers. Developed in partnership with MATTR , and built on the success of the Virtual Skills Passport project funded by the Ontario government and supported by both MATTR and Digitary (now Instructure), the MyCreds digital wallet and verifier app leverages MDOC/MDL technology, the same secure, standards-based tools being adopted globally for trusted digital identity and credential exchange. The solution enables: Secure mobile access to verified trade credentials Real-time, onsite verification by inspectors, employers, and regulators Cross-provincial recognition through a trusted issuer and verifier network A fully bilingual platform supporting the credential holder and worker lifecycle "Built for mobility, designed for trades — that's our commitment with this addition to the established national network," says Jodi Tavares, Executive Director of ARUCC MyCreds | MesCertif. "Canada's tradespeople deserve a system that recognizes their skills no matter where they work. This technology helps get them on the job faster, without being bogged down by paperwork or fragmented systems. It's a strong addition to the MyCreds National Network, that has been a trusted enabler of learner mobility for the past four years." While the initial launch will take place in Nova Scotia by Fall 2025, the solution is designed to scale nationwide, supporting regulators, apprenticeship and safety authorities, and trade workers coast to coast. The initiative directly aligns with priorities announced in the recent federal Speech from the Throne , which emphasized reducing internal trade barriers and facilitating worker mobility to meet national labour demands. MyCreds' new digital solution stands as a practical, proven approach to making that vision real. As Canada's only bilingual, non profit national credential wallet and digital document exchange network, MyCreds is uniquely positioned to support this transition. With over 150 colleges, universities, and government agencies already issuing through the network, MyCreds brings experience, scale, and trust to the trades sector. About MyCreds | MesCertif Owned by the Association of Registrars of the Universities and Colleges of Canada ( ARUCC ), MyCreds is Canada's bilingual, national digital credential platform. The service enables secure issuing, exchange, and verification of official documents, badges, and credentials — supporting lifelong learning, labour mobility, and trusted data exchange across sectors. SOURCE ARUCC MyCreds/MesCertif View original content to download multimedia: Sign in to access your portfolio
