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Michigan Corrections budget expected to hold steady, MLPP expresses caution at potential cuts |
By michiganpeninsulanews.com |
Published: 05/23/2017 |
An analysis released by the Michigan League for Public Policy (MLPP) reviewed upcoming Corrections budget funding, and in the process praised attempt to reduce incarceration, while warning against hasty budget cuts. The report found that Michigan’s prison population has decreased by nearly 20 percent since 2006–a fact recognized by the state, and for which consequential attempts were made to cut funding in the Senate. That said, the budget for the Department of Corrections–funding largely by state general funds–is expected to remain at around $2 billion for 2018. Nearly $1.6 billion of that will be used for custody, housing, healthcare, treatment programs, as well as academic and vocational programs for prisoners. In total, $1.2 billion have been appropriated for prison operations, as recommended by Gov. Rick Snyder and agreed on by the House. The Senate differed, however, seeking to cut $41.6 million from those operations, arguing that due to a decrease in prison occupancy, there should be a decrease in funding accordingly. The MLPP criticized the latter’s suggestion, despite being in support of long-term reductions to prison population and corrections funding. “The League is concerned, however, that the Senate proposal cuts too much too soon, and that the magnitude of the cut could lead prisons to reduce important services such as healthcare, training and rehabilitation,” the report said. Read More. |
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