With Prison Vote Looming, Rhoden Forms Correctional Rehabilitation Task Force

With prison vote looming, Rhoden forms Correctional Rehabilitation Task Force

PIERRE — As lawmakers are preparing to make a special trip for Pierre over the future of the $650 million South Dakota Correctional Facility, Gov. Larry Rhoden is placing a special emphasis on how certain spaces will be used. Ahead of his first special legislative session as governor, Rhoden announced Wednesday, Sept. 17, the creation of the Correctional Rehabilitation Task Force. Chaired by Lt. Gov. Tony Venhuizen, Rhoden says the task force wi…

Rhoden vows to pair inmate rehabilitation group with new prison

Gov. Larry Rhoden said Wednesday that he will create a Correctional Rehabilitation Task Force to guide the expansion of inmate programming as the state moves forward with plans for a new men’s prison.The task force, to be established by executive order, will follow passage of draft legislation authorizing the prison project. Lawmakers are set to vote on the plan during a Sept. 23 special session.