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 The Tiny Cargo Company has big plans for its scale up at new facility Gene Marrano February 23, 2026 0 Roanoke College Poll: Virginians support tougher gun laws but doubt the impact Clark Palmer February 23, 2026 0 Virginia Tech to host Afghan female soldiers and student author for storytelling event Web Staff February 23, 2026 0
