Episode Details

Alaskas Department of Corrections faces criticism for budget overruns, with spending surging 54% since 2019 despite a steady inmate population. The latest request tops $500 million, and officials propose sending inmates to private prisons in the lower 48 to cut costs. Lawmakers express frustration over staffing shortages and rising healthcare costs, now over $66 million, driven by older, sicker inmates and high medical needs in a pricey state. The department suggests forming a task force to address upstream policy changes and hire a consultant for budget review.

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