(05/16/2012)
A new concern has hit those in Massachusetts’ county jails. The state has recently eliminated more than $1 million for HIV testing and education in county jails.
(02/16/2011)
The governor of Oregon has called for deep cuts to the budget of the Oregon Youth Authority - creating a scenario of removing 425 beds and eliminating more than 300 jobs.
By Nick Warner
(01/24/2011)
(01/24/2011)
California is projected to face a budget gap of $25.4 billion in 2011-12. A new budget proposes a major shift in the state-local relationship.
(01/11/2011)
Gov. Jerry Brown announced his proposed cuts to the 2011-12 California state budget, which include cuts to the state prison system.
(11/30/2010)
The historic McNeil Island Corrections Center in Washington will close next April due to budget cuts.
(11/12/2010)
State cutbacks have left many of Michigan's prison guard towers unmanned as improved technology and shrinking budgets make them as obsolete.