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Sheriffs say state favors private prisons in housing bids

The Associated Press//July 14, 2015//[read_meter]

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Sheriffs say state favors private prisons in housing bids

Sheriffs say state favors private prisons in housing bids

The Associated Press//July 14, 2015//[read_meter]

An Arizona sheriffs’ group says private prisons have the advantage when it comes to bidding for inmate housing contracts. The complaint from all 15 elected sheriffs comes ahead of the...

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