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| FL Cutting Prison Work Programs |
| By wjhg.com |
| Published: 08/11/2010 |
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The sight of state prisoners mowing grass or picking up trash along the side of the road will be less and less likely in Florida. State budget cuts are curtailing the popular work programs, much to the dismay of citizens and local governments. Prison work squads are as old prisons themselves. But signs like the work gangs are fewer and far between. The state has slashed the number of work squads since the new budget took effect in July. Motorist Toby Edwards doesn’t think that’s good for roadways or the prisoners. “They eat good and the state takes care of them but that’s coming from the taxpayers. So they should be the ones out there picking up the trash.” Another motorist, Steve Bedosky thinks the work should be contracted to private companies. “I’ve never really been in favor of taking those jobs away from the private sector and putting prisoners out there are a lower price.” But local governments don’t have the resources, which means the work will often go undone. 71 crews are being cut. That’s going to mean taller grass, more trash on the road, and costs being shifted.” Read More. |
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