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| Inmate work program funding remains steady for 2013 |
| By hattiesburgamerican.com - JESSE BASS |
| Published: 10/11/2011 |
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Many states' efforts to trim budgets have resulted in a reduction or elimination of inmate work programs, but not in Mississippi, said Department of Corrections spokeswoman Tara Booth. She said last month's budget requests for FY 2013 to the legislative budget office didn't include changes to any inmate work programs. "We're asking for status quo," she said. She said although MDOC's $339.19 million request for FY 2013 is about $73,000 less than its FY 2012 budget, none of the state's 17 community work centers or four restitution centers will be affected. Michigan and North Carolina are the most recent states to cut inmate work programs entirely. Several other states have reduced programs, including Florida, which cut its program by about 40 percent this year. Michigan legislators also stopped funding the state's 15 work crews this year. Read More. |
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