Pennsylvania lawmakers and the Pennsylvania State Corrections Officers Association have voiced strong opposition to the proposed closures of State Correctional Institute Rockview and Quehanna Boot Camp. The closures, driven by the Department of Corrections’ aim to save $120 million, are drawing concern for their economic impact on rural communities, where the facilities are key employers. Corrections officers argue that the decision could lead to overcrowding, understaffing, and increased violence across the prison system. Legislators are calling for a deeper investigation into the rationale behind the closures.