Wrap: A report from PEW researchers suggested major changes to the probation system.

Co-chairman Representative Chris Kelly says the report created a good work session, but he isn't ready to make any decisions just yet.  He also says Missouri needs to do a better job spending tax payer dollars on the prison system.

The commission has been working since June and Kelly says they want to introduce legislation to improve the prison system in January.

Reporting from the state Capitol, I'm Matt Evans.

Wrap: Prison populations have reached an all-time high and prison spending has almost doubled in ten years.  A joint commission met to review a report suggesting major changes in the probation process, co-chair Representative Chris Kelly says.

The committee is looking at ways to cut costs and inmate population. Kelly says the committee will draft a bill next month and introduce the new legislation in January.

Reporting from the state Capitol, I'm Matt Evans.

Wrap: The language of a PEW commission report caused some debate.

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A joint commission is trying to overhaul Missouri's prison system.  Co-chair Representative Chris Kelly says he thinks Missouri needs to do a better job spending tax payer money.

The commission will start drafting legislation next month and will introduce the bill in January.

Reporting from the state Capitol, I'm Matt Evans.