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Montana Focus
Originally a bi-weekly news public affairs series hosted by Gene Brodeur, this program now consists of 5 specials throughout the year. Programs tackle issues across the state relating to politics and government, natural resources, business development, and social changes. In each program Gene visits with newspaper editors in Montana's communities to target the current headlines. Produced by Gene Brodeur and Scott Sterling for KUSM-TV/MontanaPBS, MSU-Bozeman.
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(No. 210)
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In the first installment of a two part series on Montana Corrections, we travel to the Montana State Prison at Deer Lodge, where some 1400 prisoners are housed in buildings that range from minimum to maximum security. By contrast, 200 female offenders are serving sentences at the Women's Prison in Billings. Corrections Director Bill Slaughter talks about the shift to place non violent offenders in pre release centers. In our Op-Ed segment, we visit with Bozeman Daily Chronicle managing editor Bob Gibson, about a recent editorial opposing the call to build additional housing for an anticipated 5.6% increase in the state prison population. And, Lyle Gillette takes us on a tour of the state's first prison, built by inmates in 1871.
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First Aired Thursday, February 10, 2005
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Related Links 2005 Legislature: The Home Stretch The 2005 Legislative Session Information on Reno Charette and Indian Affairs "Origins" Niel Cornish Jack Horner Mike Miles
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For a DVD home video of this program, or any Montana Focus episode, call 1-800-426-8243. Please specify the episode number. Cost is $14.95 plus shipping and handling. |
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