Prison Closure Lawsuit
Summary
A judge has cleared the way for California to close the Susanville prison, which local leaders had fought to block because it’s the town’s biggest employer. The ruling is a major economic blow for a community that depends heavily on prison jobs and related spending.
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Impact analysis
Closing the prison could mean lost jobs and less local spending in Susanville, while the state may save on prison operating costs.
State taxpayers and the state budget could benefit if shutting the prison saves money.
Prison employees, local businesses, and families in Susanville who rely on the prison economy are most at risk.
Mentions & discussions (4)
A rural California town sued to keep a prison open. Judge rules Newsom can close it
A rural California town sued to keep a prison open. Judge rules Newsom can close it Los Angeles Times
Newsom administration can close Northern California prison, judge rules in dismissing lawsuit
Newsom administration can close Northern California prison, judge rules in dismissing lawsuit Sacramento Bee
City Of Susanville Sues Newsom Over Prison Closure; Judge Temporarily Halts Shuttering
City Of Susanville Sues Newsom Over Prison Closure; Judge Temporarily Halts Shuttering mynspr.org
Northern California city to sue Gavin Newsom administration over plan to close prison
Northern California city to sue Gavin Newsom administration over plan to close prison Sacramento Bee
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