California has been closing prisons to save money. But the state’s spending  90% more per year on each prisoner kept locked up than it was a decade ago.  That’s according to a new analysis from CalMatters. 

<p>California has been closing prisons to save money. But the state’s spending  90% more per year on each prisoner kept locked up than it was a decade ago.  That’s according to a new analysis from CalMatters. </p>

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<p>KQED serves the people of Northern California with a community-supported alternative to commercial media. We provide citizens with the knowledge they need to make informed decisions; convene community dialogue; bring the arts to everyone; and engage audiences to share their stories.</p>