Over Capacity: IDOC Budget Crisis
AQS Inmate Call · Joel Wilborn
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Show Notes
Idaho’s prison system is buckling under historic overcrowding and rising costs — and the state’s budget can’t keep up. This episode breaks down why the Idaho Department of Correction is facing a multimillion‑dollar shortfall, how inflation and population spikes are driving expenses, and what proposed cuts could mean for staff, counties, and public safety. Through clear analysis and grounded reporting, we explore the financial pressures shaping Idaho’s corrections system and the high‑stakes decisions lawmakers now face.