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California corrections budget benefits more than inmates from prison sports expansion
California lawmakers want to expand organized sports at state prisons, but an incarcerated journalist fears it will benefit the corrections
May 11, 2026 · via CalMatters
California lawmakers want to expand organized sports at state prisons, but an incarcerated journalist fears it will benefit the corrections department more than inmates.
Original reporting: CalMatters.
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