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States weigh releasing prisoners to trim budgets
States facing budget crunches consider early release to save money. Rhode Island officials warn that releasing inmates could raise crime risk, while supporters argue it reduces costly prison care. Corrections officials caution the impact on safety and recidivism remains uncertain.
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Jeff Neal
Rhode Island
Don Carcieri
Tori Heaton
Alison Lawrence
Rhode Island Corrections
A.T. Wall
Pris