State seeks prison businesses
The state of Washington’s prison system is looking for businesses to operate in prisons.
In November, voters passed an amendment to the state constitution that allows inmate work programs. Supporters of the amendment said the program gives inmates the work skills they need to stay out of prison and some income to pay off their debts.
Businesses will partner with Correctional Industries to hire prisoners to make goods at sites inside prisons. The businesses, according to the state, are not allowed to “unfairly compete with any similar-type businesses located and operating within the state.”
The Correctional Industries board of directors will review if the prison businesses are having any impact on existing state businesses fast payday loans.
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