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Governor-elect discusses Department of Corrections role in prison closure

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What happened

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Governor-elect David Crowley stated that closing the GBCI prison requires cooperation from legislators and the community. Crowley noted that the prison's closing date has been moved back, following a previous push to close it by 2029 and a later push to 2032. He emphasized that the Department of Corrections is a large state department with a significant cost.

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Why it matters

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Crowley highlighted that the state's correctional system incurs high costs, citing that Wisconsin keeps people on probation and parole longer than many other communities. He also mentioned the need to manage costs related to prison guards and staff.

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Who's involved

  • Department of CorrectionsGovernment department responsible for managing incarceration and facility functions
  • Ben FranklinPolitician whose re-election bid was lost, contributing to legislative changes

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • Department of CorrectionsSpeculative

    The department might face changes in operational costs and staffing requirements due to the extended prison closure timeline.

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