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A new state prison? Oregon Department of Corrections makes its case to lawmakers
A new state prison? Oregon Department of Corrections makes its case to lawmakers
A new state prison? Oregon Department of Corrections makes its case to lawmakers

Published on: 09/18/2026

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The Oregon State Penitentiary is at the end of its "functional life," according to auditors and corrections leaders. Will state legislators move to build a new one?

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