California prisons clamp down on overtime, limit access to classes for incarcerated people

California prisons are cutting back on overtime and limiting access to educational and rehabilitation programs for inmates as part of budget management. With an annual spending of around $18 billion on corrections, this move reflects a tightening of resources. This decision may impact the opportunities available for inmates to improve their skills and reduce recidivism, highlighting the ongoing tension between cost-cutting measures and rehabilitative efforts in the prison system.