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Indiana debating prison expansion plans proposed by Governor

By Douglas A. Berman

Another interesting story in prison economy nation is reported in this AP article from Indiana, headlined "Daniels' proposed prison expansions draw doubts."  Here are a few details: Faced with tight budgets and prison overcrowding, states across the nation are considering whether to release prisoners early.  But in Indiana, the Daniels administration is looking to add space to existing prisons to help keep the growing number of inmates behind bars. The lean budget proposed by Republican Gov. Mitch Daniels includes just two new building projects over the next two years -- expansions of the Miami Correctional Facility near Peru and the Wabash Valley Correctional Facility near Sullivan.  Each would be expanded by 600 beds, and the state would make $3 million in bond payments to cover the $40 million in construction...continue to full post

Full post as published by Sentencing Law and Policy on January 19, 2009 (boomark / email).