Florida Department of Corrections: Recidivism Rate Down 5 Percent, Saving State $44 Million

The Tallahassee Democrat reports that the Florida Department of Corrections is announcing this morning that the state's recidivism rate droppedby 4.9 percent last year, saving taxpayers $44 million.

The Democrat reminds readers the announcement comes four days after Gov. Rick Scott unveiled his proposed 2013 budget, which includes $21 million in $1,000 one-time bonuses for employees directly tied to reducing recidivism.