California might see another closure of a prison next year, according to Gov. Gavin Newsom’s revised budget proposal.
The governor did not specify which state prison could be selected as the one that would be closing.
The proposal is part of efforts to manage the state’s budget effectively, with California facing a $12 billion budget deficit.
Newsom said that the closure could lead to savings of about $150 million for the state annually.
This announcement comes in the wake of Proposition 36, a new law that temporarily increased the prison population.
The potential closure aims to address financial concerns and optimize the state’s resources.
Governor Newsom emphasized the long-term benefits of the closure, highlighting the potential for significant cost savings for the state
State officials continues to evaluate which facility might be closed as part of the revised budget proposal, with the goal of completing the process of potentially shutting one of the prisons down by October 2026.
