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Must-read article in @calmatters by Cayla Mihalovich featuring CURB’s own Brian Kaneda bit.ly/11/21calmatters

According to a new report from the Legislative Analyst’s Office, California is facing an almost $18 BILLION budget problem in 2026-27 and growing…

Despite this massive budget shortfall, the California Department of Corrections and rehabilitation is on track to exceed its budget by roughly $850 million over three years despite recent cuts.

Our state cannot afford wasteful corrections spending while facing deep federal cuts that are already harming our most vulnerable community members.

Prison closure is a solution. The @cagovernor’s administration and CDCR estimate that closing a single prison saves about $150 million per year in operating costs alone.

The realistic path toward a stronger California is decarceration, facility closure, and sustained investment in community-based care. 

If California adopts an economically smart plan for safe closures and stops pouring money into failing prisons, we can protect vital services and start to repair the harm of past budget choices.