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Wetzel leaving as prisons chief, Wolf names acting successor
Wolf plans to name as acting secretary George Little, who has overseen community corrections, parole and probation field supervision services, and parole re-entry operations.
Why Gov. Tom Wolf’s big effort to grant coronavirus reprieves to Pa. inmates came up small
To reprieve or not to reprieve? That’s everyone’s question
Prison design creates ideal environment for coronavirus
Amid pandemic, activists call prison crowding cruel and unusual punishment
Most cells measure about 10 feet by 10 feet. Critics contend that, given the size of the current prison population, such tight quarters make it impossible for inmates to keep a safe distance from one another.
Hundreds could be released from Pa. state prisons under draft plans to help prevent a coronavirus outbreak
13 prison employees suspended in Pennsylvania inmate death
Prisons chief’s comments prompt 2nd prison-closing hearing
People urging Gov. Tom Wolf’s administration not to close Retreat State Prison will get a second chance to be heard.