California Budget Group Claims AB 2178 ‘Pragmatic’ Approach to Reduce Prison Spending—Regardless of Prop 36 Outcome
By Yana Singhal SACRAMENTO, CA – California lawmakers passed Assembly Bill (AB) 2178 this past week, taking…
California’s Proposed Prison Budget Cuts Leaves Advocates ‘Cautiously Optimistic’
By Darlin Navarrete SACRAMENTO, CA – Californians United for a Responsible Budget (CURB) Monday reported, “Advocates are…
California State Assembly Gives OK to Close, Consolidate Some Prisons in Midst of Billion Dollar CA Budget Shortfall
By The Vanguard Staff SACRAMENTO, CA – California—facing a billion-dollar budget crisis—may soon close some state prisons,…
