Two state Senators call for Department of Corrections review

JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) _ Two Anchorage lawmakers say the Legislature needs to audit the state's Department of Corrections.

Democratic Sens. Bill Wielechowski and Hollis French have asked the state's Legislative Budget and Audit Committee to authorize the audit.

The two lawmakers say allegations of unhealthy and unsafe conditions for inmates and corrections officers drove their concern.

This development was first reported by KTVA -- CBS 11.

The Legislature's budget and audit committee meets next Wednesday to vote on the audit request.

The request comes a few weeks after a vote by the corrections officers union in which a majority registered disapproval of Commissioner Joe Schmidt's leadership.

May 9, 2008

This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. © 2007 KMBQ Corporation Inc. All rights reserved.

For comments write to myopinion@kbyr.com  For Business contacts call 907-278-5297 Fax:907-272-5297 or Email: jmcdonald@kbyr.com

 | Q99.7 | Fox News |

This is the Best News and Talk for Alaska, Fair and Balanced, Alaska Owned and Operated Smart Radio AM 700 KBYR

ALASKA NEWS

MORE ALASKA NEWS

Man sentenced for sexual abuse of toddler

Western states rebuff plan to put Italian waste in Utah

Two state Senators call for Department of Corrections review

Wet April keeps fire danger low

Commissioner of health and social services resigns

Anchorage port workers start national security enrollment

Ketchikan responds to Web site KPU forum shutdown

Juneau rate payers win small victory from utility regulators

City of Kenai may pass health insurance savings to employees

Improperly installed heating lamp blamed in house fire

Juneau's black bears are slow to wake up

Improperly installed heating lamp blamed in house fire