LANSING – A newly released report suggests Michigan’s effort to reduce prison stays has stalled. The Crime and Justice Institute said there was a 3% increase in the prison population between 2021 and 2023, “with more individuals receiving additional sentences while already incarcerated.” Over 65% of prisoners are serving sentences of 10 years or longer, according to the institute, which is based in Massachusetts. The nonprofit institute works with local, state, tribal and national youth and adult justice organizations to improve public safety and enhance the delivery of ...