3 Women Died Inside Michigan's Only Women's Prison

Three women have died inside Michigan's only prison for women, raising urgent questions about healthcare, staffing, oversight, and accountability. State Rep. Laurie Pohutsky says the deaths point to deeper systemic problems. Not isolated incidents. She discusses why she's calling for greater transparency, what she's hearing from incarcerated women and their families, and whether state leaders are doing enough to prevent another tragedy. Also in this episode: • Will Michigan lawmakers meet the July 1 budget deadline? • The latest battle over property tax relief. • Why data centers are dividing communities across the state. WKAR News brings you in-depth reporting and conversations about the Michigan stories that matter most. WKAR and PBS are nonprofit, non-commercial public media. We serve the public, not shareholders, by providing free, trusted, educational content that strengthens communities and democracy. WKAR Social Channels Facebook:   / wkarofficial   Instagram:   / wkarofficial   Website: https://www.wkar.org/ 👉 Donate to WKAR today! https://www.wkar.org/otr When someone is in government custody, does the state have a responsibility to keep them alive so they can stand trial or serve their sentence? #Michigan #michiganpolitics #governmentaccountability