As governors and state legislatures shape their corrections budgets for the current and upcoming fiscal years, many are struggling to balance major investments in public safety with rising costs and slowing revenues.
These budget discussions are unfolding against a national backdrop in which the Trump administration is prioritizing law and order. Many states, particularly Republican-led ones, are feeling pressure to align their legislative priorities, with some proposing increased public safety funding to target illegal immigration and drug trafficking.
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