How will you be affected by Rockview state prison closing? We want to hear from you
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Pennsylvania prison closures
Gov. Josh Shapiro’s administration has announced that it will move forward with a proposal to close Rockview state prison and Quehanna Boot Camp. The move is aimed at saving tens of millions of dollars but will affect the lives of hundreds of workers in central Pennsylvania, as well as the local economy.
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After months of uncertainty and opposition, Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro’s administration announced that it will move forward with a proposal to close Rockview state prison and Quehanna Boot Camp.
From the workforce and inmates to the economy and the land itself, the closures could have some of the most far-reaching effects in at least the past decade in Centre County. That’s part of the reason we want to hear from you about your experiences, concerns and opinions.
Should you fill out the form and provide your contact information, you can expect a Centre Daily Times reporter to contact you. That does not mean your name is guaranteed to appear in an article.
Maybe you have a tip or story suggestion but don’t want to identify yourself. That’s OK, your information could still be helpful in pursuing future articles. Or maybe you’d like to share how this proposal will affect your family.
Either way, the CDT will not share your name or details without your consent. Prior to any conversation, we can discuss the conditions under which you feel comfortable speaking. We want to hear from you. If you’d rather reach out by email, contact reporter Bret Pallotto at bpallotto@centredaily.com.
This story was originally published September 18, 2025 at 11:42 AM.
