Democrats Say Prison Reform a Top Priority
March 19th, 2015 by Mike Vasilinda
Florida’s top Democrats are weighing in on prison reform measures moving in the state Capitol. The House Democratic Leader and two top lieutenants say they would welcome the creation of an independent oversight committee for the prison system, but that idea has been rejected by GOP House leaders. Mark Pafford of West Palm Beach says if Florida doesn’t get its prison system in order, the Federal Government is likely to step in.
“You know, what we’re trying to do as the Democratic Caucus is to begin addressing some very serious flaws that are killing people, that are making working in these environments very dangerous. And frankly, are probably putting Florida at the bottom of some list again” says Pafford.
GOP lawmakers say they want to downsize the Department of Corrections. One idea under consideration is to increase the time someone can spend in a county jail from one to two years.
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