CA Relies on Incarcerated Firefighters. They Finally Make Federal Minimum Wage.
California depends heavily on incarcerated firefighters and passed AB 247 to raise base pay and double sentence-reduction, though wages remain insufficient.
In Maine, prisoners are thriving in remote jobs and other states are taking notice
Expanded laptop access in Maine prisons enables incarcerated people to learn coding, secure remote tech jobs, earn higher incomes, and pursue meaningful career paths.