Medical parole could save California hundreds of millions of dollars
Comatose prisoners may be let out on parole to save California some money
A recently introduced state bill, if passed, would establish a medical parole category for inmates who are comatose or severely incapacitated. J. Clark Kelso, the federal receiver to oversee medical care for the California prison system, estimates that releasing only 32 current inmates who would qualify for this category would save the state of California and its tax payers up to $213 million over a five-year period. Is it a potentially real budgetary fix or just a sensationalized illusion?
Guest:
Don Spector, Director of the Prison Law Office, which represents individual prisoners, engages in class action and other impact-litigation, educates the public about prison conditions, and provides technical assistance to attorneys throughout the country.
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- Turns out red light cameras decrease accidents & lose money—will you hate them any less?
- States say “NO!” – sue Uncle Sam over healthcare reform bill
- Medical parole could save California hundreds of millions of dollars
- Trigger for food addiction and drug addiction the same
Also on this episode
Events
Comedy Congress Live
Wednesday, February 29, 2012
7:30 p.m.
- 9 p.m.
The comedic material emanating from Washington D.C., and state capitols across the country, is enough to make any sitcom writer jealous, even if most of that comedy is unintentional. Our motto on Comedy Congress is that just when politics makes you want to cry, it’s usually best to laugh.
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