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Government

Nov. 26, 2009

Governor Blasted for Prison Contract

The prison guard union and a watchdog group say last month's $54.4 million contract to a private prison operator is an example of Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger going to bat for a big donor.

By Matthew Pordum

Daily Journal Staff Writer

SACRAMENTO - The state's prison guard union and a government watchdog group blasted last month's $54.4 million contract with a private prison operator, accusing Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger of going to bat for a political donor.

"This just stinks and it's exactly what's wrong with our system," said Derrick Cressman, western states regional director for Califor...

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