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Michigan House Approves Sale of Abandoned Prison Facility

6/14/2025

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The Michigan House has voted 62-47 to sell the long-abandoned Standish Maximum Correctional Facility, closed since 2009. This decision aims to transform the site into a resource for the community, potentially offering mental health services. However, worries linger about the possibility of it becoming a private prison. The bill now heads to the Senate for further consideration.

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Story summary

The Michigan House has voted 62-47 to sell the long-abandoned Standish Maximum Correctional Facility, closed since 2009. This decision aims to transform the site into a resource for the community, potentially offering mental health services. However, worries linger about the possibility of it becoming a private prison. The bill now heads to the Senate for further consideration.