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| New crime measure has big cost |
| By Statesman-Journal |
| Published: 11/24/2008 |
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OREGON - As the economic and budgetary clouds darkened around the Capitol last week, Oregon lawmakers also were coming to terms with another sobering reality. They are on the hook to implement a new tough-on-crime sentencing measure adopted by Oregon voters that could cost as much as $150 million in the next two years. That's a fair chunk of change in any circumstances. But it's especially so in view of last week's revenue forecast that, with Oregon's economy sagging, the state could fall $1 billion short of the amount needed to maintain current programs and services through 2011. For that reason, look for a spirited debate about implementation of the voter-approved Measure 57. It requires sending repeat property and drug crime offenders to prison but would offer probation and drug treatment for first-time criminals. Read more. If link has expired, check the website of the article's original news source. |
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