VT researchers look into epidemic level prison population Ian Price April 13, 2017 1 minute read Statistics from the justice department show America’s prison population is more than 2.2 million individuals – or roughly the size of Houston – and local researchers hope to figure out why. WFIR’s Ian Price has more: Share: Post navigation Previous: Ex-Tech journalism teacher recalls April 16, 2007Next: Warner hears about proposed budget cuts at VT-C Research Institute Related Stories Blue Ridge Marathon, Down by Downtown music fest preview Gene Marrano April 15, 2026 Roanoke Rambler owner cancels interview after claiming costs exceed revenue Ian Price April 15, 2026 Virginia lawmakers push back on Gov. Spanberger’s cannabis amendments Ian Price April 15, 2026
