Gov. Jerry Brown on Thursday canceled construction of a $356-million death row at San Quentin prison, saying it would be “unconscionable” to spend so much on condemned inmates as the state is slashing budgets for education and other social services.
“At a time when children, the disabled and seniors face painful cuts to essential programs, the state of California cannot justify a massive expenditure of public dollars for the worst criminals,” Brown said in a statement.
The cancellation will save the state’s general fund $28.5 million a year for 25 years, the cost of financing the construction loan, said Brown spokesman Gil Duran.
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