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California could close another prison by 2026 under Newsom’s proposal
- California Governor Gavin Newsom proposed closing another state prison by October 2026 as part of his revised budget plan.
- The proposal follows a steady decline in the adult prison population despite Proposition 36, which temporarily increased inmate numbers by reclassifying certain felonies.
- Newsom's administration previously closed four prisons and ended a lease with the privately run California City Correctional Facility amid a reduced inmate population.
- The budget allocates $13.6 billion for corrections and estimates the closure would save approximately $150 million annually while maintaining resources for San Quentin’s new educational center.
- The closure aims to optimize resources and address fiscal challenges, with state officials evaluating which prison to close before legislative approval.
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Newsom calls for closing fifth prison as part of proposed budget - Washington Examiner
(The Center Square) – California Gov. Gavin Newsom has called for closing another prison as part of his newly revised budget proposal. If that happened, it would be the fifth state prison that was closed during the Newsom administration. The Criminal and Judicial Branch portion of the Democratic governor’s budget, presented on Wednesday and subject to legislative approval, called for $13.6 billion for the California Department of Corrections and…
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Uncanceled NewsCalifornia Gov Newsom Calls for Closing Fifth Prison During His Term as Part of Proposed Budget
(The Center Square)—California Gov. Gavin Newsom has called for closing another prison as part of his newly revised budget proposal. If that happened, it would be the fifth state prison that was closed during the Newsom administration. The Criminal and Judicial Branch portion of the Democratic governor’s budget, presented on Wednesday and subject to legislative approval, called for $13.6 billion for the California Department of Corrections and R…
California may close another prison by October of 2026, saving $150 million annually for the state
The proposal is part of efforts to manage the state's budget effectively, with California facing a $12 billion budget deficit. Newsom said that the closure of one of California's prison could lead to savings of about $150 million for the…
California could close another prison by 2026 under Newsom’s proposal
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