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| Prison issue looms large for Southern Illinois politicians |
| By thesouthern.com- K. Janis Esch |
| Published: 10/14/2016 |
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When it comes to criminal justice reform, state lawmakers seem to be moving toward bipartisan cooperation. But the issue remains a contentious one in Southern Illinois. Gov. Bruce Rauner has a plan that would cut prison populations by 12,000 prisoners — about 25 percent — over the next decade. The plan would reduce costs while addressing the state’s overcrowding problem. A September 2015 study by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) found that Illinois’ prisons stood at over 150 percent of their intended capacity. John Jackson, a visiting professor at the Southern Illinois University’s Paul Simon Public Policy Institute, said the thinking has shifted in recent years across party lines. Read More. |
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