VT researchers look into epidemic level prison population Ian Price April 13, 2017 1 min 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: About the Author Ian Price Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: Ex-Tech journalism teacher recalls April 16, 2007Next: Warner hears about proposed budget cuts at VT-C Research Institute Related Stories 1 min read The Making of American Artists coming to the Taubman Museum of Art Denise Membreno October 23, 2025 1 min read A Spooktacular Saturday ahead Denise Membreno October 22, 2025 1 min read ROA launches Care Cupboard for Airport Federal Employees Clark Palmer October 22, 2025