Bill would remove local control from Correctional Services :

Under Senate Study Bill 1123, Department of Correctional Services directors would report to Corrections Director Beth Skinner. not regional boards. Skinner told lawmakers earlier this month the changes would save the state millions of dollars, but her office has not made public a consultant report they say provides information about the cost savings.

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