What's At Stake?

Take Action: Urge legislators to oppose new prison privatization language

This private prison contract mandate:

Does nothing to make government more efficient, reduce waste, or protect the public trust;
Reduces the state's authority and flexibility to manage resources; and
Supports cronyism and corruption related to state government contracts.

According to the new language, the deal would cement in law the contracts of no less than two private prisons, regardless of how well the contractor performs and regardless of the need for the facilities. The language would also exempt the private prisons from ever being considered for closure.

Also according to the bill, the state can only take over operation of the private prisons if there are no willing private vendors who bid on the job.

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