House talks prison closures and cost saving

Pennsylvania lawmakers examine impact of potential prison closures

(WHTM) — Governor Josh Shapiro wants to close several correctional facilities to save money, as he argues they’re no longer needed. Lawmakers in both parties have questions about safety and whether this would save money.

House talks prison closures and cost saving

(The Center Square) - Potential facilities closures announced in February were top of mind for representatives as they questioned officials from the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections and Board of Probation and Parole.

Key Points from Senate Budget Hearings with Department of Corrections, Pennsylvania Parole Board, Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency, Office of the State Fire Commissioner - Pennsylvania Senate Republicans

Members of the Senate Appropriations Committee highlighted the growing costs of the Department of Corrections and lack of clarity in future planning during budget hearings today.

Budget Hearing Q&A: Corrections/Parole Board (Part 2) - Senator Langerholc

Senator Wayne Langerholc, Jr. questions Secretary of Corrections Laurel Harry and Parole Board Chairman Jim Fox during the Senate Appropriations Committee budget hearing for the Department of Corrections and the PA Parole Board.  The post Budget Hearing Q&A: Corrections/Parole Board (Part 2) appeared first on Senator Langerholc.

Proposed prison closures focus of Pa. DOC budget hearing

HARRISBURG — Pennsylvania’s secretary of the Department of Corrections, Dr. Laurel Harry, discussed the proposed closure of two state prisons during a budget hearing Monday before the House of Representatives.