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Oregon Prisons Need Urgent Overhaul | Portland News
Oregon’s crumbling prisons, especially the 156-year-old Oregon State Penitentiary, are in dire need of overhaul — with over $861 million in repairs piling up and outdated systems failing to track rehabilitation. Auditors warn that patching up these aging facilities won’t cut it; without urgent planning to relocate nearly 1,800 inmates, the state risks catastrophic safety failures and soaring costs as new construction prices climb. It’s time to prioritize safety, dignity, and real reform — not just band-aids and broken pipes. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow…
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