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Ducey pushes for another $70 million to house inmates in private prisons

Howard Fischer, Capitol Media Services//February 4, 2015//

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Ducey pushes for another $70 million to house inmates in private prisons

Ducey pushes for another $70 million to house inmates in private prisons

Howard Fischer, Capitol Media Services//February 4, 2015//

The Ducey administration has begun its push for lawmakers to spend an additional $70 million a year to house more inmates in private prisons. On paper, the request from the...

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