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| MA Says Stop Paying Prisoners For Work |
| By businessweek.com |
| Published: 07/14/2010 |
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Cash-strapped Massachusetts lawmakers have been looking for creative ways to save money, including turning to prisoners' pockets. On Tuesday, Republican lawmakers and Bristol County Sheriff Thomas Hodgson unveiled a proposal to end the practice of paying prisoners for their work. The new legislation follows budget amendments by the House to charge inmates $5 a day, and the Senate to allow sheriffs to collect up to 10 percent of inmates' wages that were not included in the final budget. The budget sent to Gov. Deval Patrick only required the issue be studied. Read More. |
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At least I can finally say something good about Massachussetts!