North Country Leader

An unidentified individual expressed deep concern following the deliberation on the public protections and general government budget bill. They highlighted both positive aspects, such as retail theft provisions and minor Tier 6 reform, as well as significant drawbacks, specifically the inclusion of five correctional facility closures without clarity on the affected facilities. The speaker criticized the lack of transparency regarding the closures and emphasized the negative impact on corrections officers and local communities.

The individual stated, "I cannot support a bill like this, which is why I voted ‘no.’" Their stance reflects a strong opposition to the budget bill due to the undisclosed closure of correctional facilities and its potential repercussions on various stakeholders.