Cuomo: Private Funds Will Be Used for Prison Education

Governor Andrew Cuomo, a New York Democrat, has backed away from a plan to use state funds for college programs in prisons. Cuomo and New York State's legislative leaders wrapped up work on a budget plan this week without funds for the effort, Gannett reported. At a press conference Tuesday, Governor Cuomo said that the plan would start up, but with private funds paying for it. Read more...