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| 'Good Time' Bill Could Cut Costs |
| By omaha.com |
| Published: 02/23/2011 |
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LINCOLN — State prison inmates would have the opportunity to earn more “good time” and win an earlier release under a bill given first-round approval in the Nebraska Legislature on Tuesday. Omaha Sen. Brenda Council, sponsor of the measure, said that by granting more good time and reducing prison populations, the state could save hundreds of thousands of dollars annually. The state, facing an estimated $986 million gap between expected tax revenue and projected spending, has considered a variety of ways to ease prison overcrowding and reduce spending. Legislative Bill 191 is part of that effort. State Corrections Director Bob Houston testified in support of the bill. He has headed an effort to speed the parole of non-violent, short-term inmates to cut incarceration costs. Read More. |
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